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
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
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
The EU has implemented the UN’s recent sanctions listings in regard to North Korea, and has added 10 entities and 11 people to the list of persons subject to an asset freeze and travel ban. The EU has also removed duplicate entries created by the addition of the new names to its UN-designations annex. Commission … Continue Reading
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
The EU arms embargo on Liberia has been lifted, marking the end of its Liberian sanctions regime. This decision implements the UN Security Council’s unanimous vote to lift the sanctions against Liberia, which took place on 25 May 2016. In October 2015, the UN and the EU had lifted their asset freezes and travel bans … Continue Reading
