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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
UK adds Hizballah (not just military wing) to UK’s terrorist asset freeze list
OFSI has designated Hizballah as one entity under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc Act 2010 (TAFA). As a result, it is subject to an asset freeze with immediate effect. Notice. Hizballah Military Wing is no longer designated as a separate entity under TAFA in the UK but is still subject to EU asset freezing measures under Council Regulation (EC) 2580/2001.
Terrorism
EU renews its terrorism sanctions list
In December 2001, the EU adopted Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, which imposed asset freezing measures against a number of people, groups and entities determined to be “involved in terrorist acts”. The EU has renewed that terrorism sanctions list by adopting Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/19 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/20, (15 individuals and 21 groups/entities are currently listed). Accordingly, Council …
US lists 3 people and 17 companies for supporting Hizbollah
OFAC has designated 2 Lebanese and 1 DRC-based businessmen, and their affiliated companies (17 in total), pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, which imposes sanctions on terrorists, and those providing support to terrorism. Lebanese national Nazem Said Ahmad, said to be one of Hizbollah’s main donors, reportedly generated funds through his businesses operating within the “blood diamond” trade. DRC-based …
OFSI renews TAFA designation
The UK’s Office of Financial Sanction Implementation (OFSI) has renewed the listing of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010. As a result, the asset-freezing prohibitions contained in the Act continue to apply to Mr Mohammed. OFSI Notice.
Third countries align with 7 EU sanctions regimes
In October, the EU adopted: Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1663, which renewed sanctions against 3 Libyan nationals for 6 months; Council Decision CFSP 2019/1720, which established a new sanctions regime against Nicaragua in view of the recent human rights abuses in the region (see post); Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721, and Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1722, which renewed for 1 year restrictive measures …
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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
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
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
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
Parent - Common Position 2001/931
Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP
Amended by: