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Sanctions Profile: Syria
At a glance
In 2005, by UNSC Resolution 1636, the UN Security Council imposed travel bans and asset freezes on people suspected of being involved in the 14 February 2005 terrorist bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, in which Syria was implicated by a UN report. The EU implemented those measures by adopting Council Common Position 2005/888/CFSP and Council Regulation (EC) No 305/2006. See the European Commission’s Guidance and FAQs for further details on these sanctions.
News
OFAC issues new FAQs on Syria secondary sanctions
OFAC has issued 2 new Frequently Asked Questions in respect of US sanctions on Syria following the US’ recent pledge of additional humanitarian assistance to the Syrian population. Notice here. FAQ 884 advises that non-US persons, including non-governmental organisations and foreign financial institutions, do not risk exposure to secondary sanctions under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 if …
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UK adds 6 Syrian nationals to sanctions list
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has listed 2 businessmen and 4 officials under The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This is the first time that the UK has used its autonomous sanctions regime to target Syrian nationals. Press release here. The following officials have been listed for their roles in repressing the Syrian population: Faisal Al-Miqdad (Minister …
EU renews 2 sanctions regimes & third countries align with Syria sanctions
In February 2021, the EU Council adopted: Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/138 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/142, which renew the EU’s terrorist sanctions list imposing asset freezing measures on those determined to have been “involved in terrorist acts”. See press release. Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/339 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/353, which renewed the EU’s sanctions in respect of Belarus …
OFAC agrees $500k settlement with digital currency processing company
OFAC has announced that BitPay, a digital currency payments processing company based in Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to pay $507,375 to settle its civil liability for 2,102 violations of multiple US sanctions regimes. Between June 2013 and September 2018, customers in sanctioned jurisdictions, namely the Crimea region of Ukraine, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria were able to make …
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Sudan
EU designates the Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs
The EU Council has added Faisal Mekdad, the Syrian Foreign Affairs minister to its sanctions list, on the grounds that, as a government minister, he “shares responsibility for the Syrian regime’s violent repression against the Syrian people”. Mr Mekdad is now subject to an asset freeze and travel ban. A total of 289 people, and 70 entities are currently designated …
Current Sanctions
Consolidated Regulation
Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012
Parent Regulation
Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012
Amended by:
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 55/2012
Council Regulation (EU) No 168/2012
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 266/2012
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 410/2012
Council Regulation (EU) No 509/2012
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2012/544/CFSP
Council Regulation (EU) No 545/2012
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 673/2012
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 742/2012
Council Regulation (EU) No 867/2012
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 944/2012
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1117/2012
Council Regulation (EU) No 325/2013
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 363/2013
Council Regulation (EU) No 517/2013
Council Regulation (EU) No 697/2013
Council Regulation (EU) No 1332/2013
Council Regulation (EU) No 124/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 578/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 693/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 793/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1013/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1105/2014
Council Regulation (EU) No 1323/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/108
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/375
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/780
Council Regulation (EU) 2015/827
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/828
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/961
Council Regulation (EU) 2015/1828
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2350
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/840
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1735
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1893
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1984
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1996
Council Regulation (EU) 2016/2137
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/480
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/907
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1241
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1327
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1751
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/282
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/420
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/774
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/85
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/350
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/798
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/211
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/718
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1505
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1649
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/29
Consolidated
Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP
Parent Decision
Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP
Amended by: