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Sanctions Profile: Terrorism
At a glance
The UN imposes sanctions targeting terrorism under two regimes, one of which targets terrorist actors and organisations generally, and the other specifically targets ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida. It imposed its general terrorism sanctions, on all those participating in terrorist acts or supporting terrorists, in September 2001 by UN Security Council Resolution 1373 following the 9/11 attacks on the US.
News
UN designates Ashraf al-Qizani and JAK-T
Ashraf al-Qizani, a Tunisian national said to be a senior member of ISIL, and Jund al-Khilafah in Tunisia (JAK-T), an ISIL affiliate, have been added to the UN’s ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanction list. Press Release. Switzerland has also designated Mr al-Qizani and JAK-T. Notice. Mr al-Qizani was designated by the US in December 2020 (see previous post).
Terrorism
US designates former Maltese officials & al-Qa’ida network in Brazil
On 22 December, the US Department of State announced the listing of former Maltese public officials Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri for their involvement in “significant corruption”, including a scheme to award a government construction contract in exchange for bribes. Mr Mizzi, Mr Schembri and their immediate family members have been designated under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, …
Corruption
OFAC issues Afghanistan-related GLs & guidance
Yesterday (22 December 2021), the OFAC issued 3 General Licences (GLs) to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance and other support to Afghanistan. The action coincided with the UN Security Council’s adoption of a humanitarian exemption to Taliban-related sanctions (previous post). OFAC Press Release & Notice, State Department Press Release. General Licences GL 17 authorises all transactions and activities involving …
UNSC adopts humanitarian exemption to Taliban-related sanctions
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted resolution 2615, which establishes an exemption for humanitarian assistance and other activities that support basic needs in Afghanistan from Taliban-related sanctions imposed pursuant to resolutions 2255 (2015) and 1988 (2011). Press Release. The exemption permits the processing/payment of funds, other financial assets or economic resources, and the provision of goods and services necessary …
Afghanistan
UN designates UPC & ISIL-K leaders
The UN has added Ali Darassa, the founder and leader of the CAR militia Unité pour la Paix en Centrafrique (UPC), to its CAR sanctions list. Press Release. Mr Darassa was listed by the US on 18 December 2021 (previous post). He has also been designated by the UK (Notice) and Switzerland (Notice). Update: Ali Darassa was designated by the …
Central African RepublicCurrent Sanctions
Consolidated - ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida
Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686
Parent Regulation - ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida
Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686
Amended by:
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/281
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/999
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1539
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/270
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1717
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1943
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/19
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1128
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1124
Consolidated - ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693
Parent Decision - ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693
Amended by:
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1560
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/283
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1000
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1540
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/271
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/25
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1944
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721
Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/20
Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1126
Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1132
Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/142
Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/613
Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1825
Consolidated - ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida
Council Regulation (EC) 881/2002
Parent Regulation - ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida
Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002
Amended by:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/733
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/816
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/855
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/888
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1033
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1204
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1494
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1562
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1809
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/257
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/353
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/259
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/288
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/390
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/483
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/706
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1473
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1460
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2311
Consolidated - Regulation 2850/2001
Council Regulation (EC) 2850/2001
Parent Regulation - Regulation 2580/2001
Council Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001
Amended by:
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/24
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/507
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/622
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/791
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/850
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1353
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1731
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/218
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1297
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/138
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1016
Parent - Common Position 2001/931
Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP
Amended by: