Overview
UN Sanctions
In response to growing gang violence and disorder, the UN established the UN Haiti Sanctions Committee and imposed sanctions on Haiti consisting of an arms embargo, assets freeze, and travel ban via Resolution 2653 (2022).
EU Sanctions
The EU implemented the UN sanctions in 2022 via Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2309 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319. In July 2023, the EU created an autonomous sanctions framework which complements the UN sanctions through Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1569 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1574.
UK Sanctions
The UK implemented UN sanctions in 2022 via the Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022.
US Sanctions
The US does not have a distinct Haiti sanctions regime, but it has designated Haitian individuals for corruption pursuant to its Global Magnitsky sanctions regime, EO 13818 and imposed visa restrictions.
Current UN Sanctions
In response to growing gang violence and disorder, the UN established the UN Haiti Sanctions Committee and imposed sanctions on Haiti consisting of an arms embargo, assets freeze, and travel ban via Resolution 2653 (2022).
Current EU Sanctions
The EU implemented the UN sanctions in 2022 via Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2309 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319. In July 2023, the EU created an autonomous sanctions framework which complements the UN sanctions through Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1569 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1574.
Current UK Sanctions
The UK implemented UN sanctions in 2022 via the Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022.
Other Countries Sanctions
- Judgments
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Bigio v Canada (Governor General in Council) 2024 FC 1748
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Saint-Rémy v Canada (Attorney General) 2024 FC 1380
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