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EUROPEAN UNION
AMENDMENTS (HUMAN RIGHTS)
- On 1 August 2024, the Corrigendum to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1746 of 24 June 2024 implementing Regulation (EU) 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Contact details are corrected.
- On 12 September 2024, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2465 of 10 September 2024 amending the Regulations concerning restrictive measures and establishing a single list for the Annexes to those Regulations with contact details of the competent authorities of the Member States and address for notifications to the European Commission has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2465 unifies the contact list of competent authorities in the Member States for the application of restrictive measures (such as sanctions) and establishes a single address for notifications to the European Commission, simplifying and coordinating the process across the EU.
BELARUS
- On 5 August 2024, Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2024/2116 of 26 July 2024 implementing Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and Belarus’ involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- On 5 August 2024, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2113 of 26 July 2024 implementing Article 8a(1) of Regulation (EC) 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and Belarus’ involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2113 of 26 July 2024 implements Article 8a(1) of Regulation (EC) 765/2006, which provides for restrictive measures in response to the situation in Belarus and its involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
This regulation aims to reinforce existing sanctions against Belarus for its support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions may include, among others, asset freezes, travel bans and trade restrictions on individuals and entities linked to the Belarusian regime.
SYRIA
- On 24 September 2024, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2519 of 23 September 2024 implementing Regulation (EU) 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- On 24 September 2024, Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2024/2502 of 23 September 2024 implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This regulation implements additional sanctions or updates existing sanctions targeting specific individuals, entities or sectors related to the Syrian conflict. Restrictive measures may include asset freezes, travel bans and trade restrictions aimed at pressuring the Syrian government and other actors involved in the conflict to respect human rights and international law.
YEMEN
- On 14 August 2024, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2161 of 14 August 2024 implementing Regulation (EU) 1352/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- On 14 August 2024, Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2024/2162 of 14 August 2024 implementing Decision 2014/932/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Council implementing decision (CFSP) 2024/2162 updates the list of persons, entities and bodies sanctioned for their involvement in the crisis in Yemen, amending the annex to decision 2014/932/CFSP. The sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans and trade restrictions. They target those responsible for jeopardising peace and blocking humanitarian assistance. The measure is part of the EU’s foreign policy to put pressure on actors in the conflict and encourage cooperation with international peace efforts.
GUINEA-BISSAU
- On 24 September 2024, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2518 of 23 September 2024 implementing Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 377/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- On 24 September 2024, Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/2504 of 23 September 2024 amending Decision 2012/285/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
These measures are designed to address threats to peace, security and stability in the country, especially in response to activities that undermine the democratic process, promote corruption or support drug trafficking and other illicit acts.
Regulation (EU) 377/2012 initially introduced a sanctions regime targeting persons and entities responsible for compromising the stability of Guinea-Bissau, a country that has faced repeated political and military crises. Sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans for those involved in activities that undermine democratic institutions or perpetuate instability.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE
- On 13 September 2024, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2455 of 12 September 2024 implementing Regulation (EU) 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- On 13 September 2024, Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/2456 of 12 September 2024 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2455 updates the information of 98 persons and 33 entities on the list of sanctioned persons, and removes seven entries (five of deceased persons and two additional entries). The measures enter into force one day after their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and are directly applicable in all Member States.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/2456 extends until 15 March 2025 the EU’s restrictive measures. These measures include an asset freeze and entry restrictions for persons and entities involved. In addition, the decision updates the list of sanctioned persons, revising the information of 98 persons and 33 entities, and removing the entries of five deceased and two additional persons. The updates followed a review of the situation by the Council, which considered it necessary to maintain the sanctions as long as the Russian Federation’s illegal actions continue.
TERRORISM
- On 30 August 2024, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2208 of 29 August 2024 amending for the 343rd time Council Regulation (EC) 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This regulation provides for specific restrictive measures targeting individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations. The amendment follows a decision by the UN Sanctions Committee on 23 August 2024 to remove an entry from the list of persons subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources. The change enters into force upon publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
UNITED STATES
RUSSIA
- As of 23 August 2024, OFAC has made numerous updates to the SDN.
- As of 4 September 2024, OFAC has designated 10 individuals and two entities as part of a coordinated US government response to Moscow’s malign influence efforts targeting the 2024 US presidential election.
- As of 5 September 2024, OFAC adds to the SDN list two entities: GOTIK SHIPPING CO, B and PLIO ENERGY CARGO SHIPPING OPC PRIVATE LIMITED, B; and two vessels: MULAN (T8A4797) LNG Carrier and NEW ENERGY (T8A4832) LNG Carrier.
- As of 13 September 2024, OFAC adds to the SDN list individuals: KISELEV, Dmitry Konstantinovich and PARUTENKO, Nelli Alekseyevna; as well as three entities: Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation Tv Novosti, Avtonomnaya Nekommercheskaya Organizatsiya Sodeystviya Razvitiyu Mezhdunarodnovo Sotrudnichestva Evraziya Y Federal State Unitary Enterprise International Information Agency Rossiya Segodnya.
- Effective 26 September 2024, OFAC adds the following individual and entity to the SDN List: IVANOV, Sergey Sergeevich and CRYPTEX (a.k.a. International Payment Service Provider LLC).
BELARUS
- As of 9 August 2024, OFAC has made numerous updates to the SDN.
CAMBODIA
- Effective September 12, 2024, OFAC has sanctioned Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat, his conglomerate L.Y.P. Group Co., LTD, and O-Smach Resort for their role in serious human rights abuses related to the treatment of trafficked workers subjected to forced labour at online scam sites. OFAC is also designating Garden City Hotel, Koh Kong Resort, and Phnom Penh Hotel, based in Cambodia, for being owned or controlled by Ly. In addition to making numerous updates to the SDN.
HAITI
- On 20 August 2024, OFAC sanctions former Haitian President Michel Joseph Martelly for drug trafficking.
PARAGUAY
- On 6 August 2024, OFAC added one entity to the SDN list: TABACALERA DEL ESTE S.A. for financing the former President of Paraguay, Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara, sanctioned by OFAC on 26 January 2023 for corruption.
IRAN
- As of 18 September 2024, OFAC has sanctioned Iranian officials in connection with human rights violations.
- As of 27 September 2024, OFAC has sanctioned agents of the Iranian regime attempting to interfere in the US elections.
ISRAEL
- As of 28 August 2024, OFAC has made updates to the SDN.
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA
- As of 19 September 2024, OFAC has made numerous updates to the SDN.
TERRORISM
- As of 15 August 2024, OFAC has added to the SDN list a dozen entities and vessels, which have played a key role in funding the Houthis’ destabilising regional activities as part of the Sa’id al-Jamal network.
- As of 10 September 2024, OFAC has made numerous updates to the SDN Through the update of the SDN list.
- Dated 11 September 2024, OFAC targets an oil and liquefied petroleum gas smuggling network that generates millions in revenue for Hezbollah.
- As of 25 September 2024, OFAC has sanctioned former Haitian politician Prophane Victor and a gang leader for their involvement in serious human rights violations; as well as networks enabling illicit trade for the benefit of the IRGC-QF and Hezbollah.
ESPIONAGE
- On 16 September 2024, OFAC sanctioned the facilitators of the Intellexa spyware trade consortium; and Georgian officials and extremists for serious human rights abuses.
DRUGS
- On 24 September 2024, in a double action, OFAC sanctioned the leadership of the Clan del Golfo in Colombia and companies owned by fentanyl traffickers of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico.
UNITED KINGDOM
RUSSIA
- On 10 September 2024, OFSI added 3 new specifications and 5 vessels under the sanctions regime against Russia.
- On 11 September 2024, OFSI added 10 ships under the sanctions regime against Russia.
- On 26 September 2024, OFSI added 5 ships and 2 new specifications under the sanctions regime against Russia.
YEMEN
- As of 1 August 2024, OFSI has removed 2 under the Yemen sanctions regime.
BELARUS
- As of 9 August 2024, OFSI has added 7 new specifications under the Belarus sanctions regime.
IRAN
- As of 2 September 2024, OFSI has added 4 new specifications under the Iran sanctions regime.
- On 10 September 2024, OFSI added 7 new specifications under the Iran sanctions regime.
- As of 11 September 2024, OFSI has made 1 administrative amendment under the Iran sanctions regime.
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA
- As of 20 September 2024, OFSI has made 1 administrative amendment under the DPRK sanctions regime.
TERRORISM
- As of 27 August 2024, OFSI has affected 1 revocation under the Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime.
- On 29 August 2024, OFSI made 2 variations under the anti-terrorism sanctions regime.
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In Madrid, 30 September 2024
International Trade and International Sanctions Department
Lupicinio International Law Firm
