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Council of the European Union Extends Sanctions Against Syria Until 1 June 2018

On 30 May, the Council adopted Decision 2017/917 that extends the EU’s sanctions against Syria until 1 June 2018, amending Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP. The sanctions impose travel bans and asset freezes against individuals supporting or associated with the Syrian regime or oppression in the country. A total of three ministers of the Syrian government have … Continue Reading

EU Extends Asset Freezing Measures and Travel Bans on Individuals and Entities Responsible for Undermining the Territorial Integrity of Ukraine

The EU has extended its asset freezing measures and travel bans on entities and individuals who are involved in undermining or threatening Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence for a further six months, until 15 September 2017. The EU’s listings on these measures include, to date, 150 people and 37 entities. Implementing Regulation 2017/437 implements … Continue Reading

EU Renews Its Sanctions Against Bosnia and Herzegovina

The EU Council has renewed its sanctions against Bosnia and Herzegovina until 31 March 2018. The measures include an asset freeze and travel ban on listed individuals and entities believed to be undermining its sovereignty and territorial integrity, posing a serious threat to the Bosnian security situation, or undermining the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement. Council Decision … Continue Reading

EU Amends Its Sanctions on Syria

The European Council has amended its sanctions against Syria in order to allow for the otherwise prohibited purchase or transportation of oil and petroleum products in Syria, where the sole purpose is to provide humanitarian relief or assistance to the Syrian population. The amendments also include a corresponding derogation from the asset freeze and travel … Continue Reading
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