Financial Sanctions Updates 2016

28 December 2016

Iraq

The Security Council Committee established pursuant resolution 1518(2003) approved the removal of two entities from its list of individuals and entities subject to the asset freeze set out by paragraphs 19 and 23 of Security Council resolution 1483(2003) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

23 December 2016

Terrorism

The Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 1988(2011) enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and underline in the entry of one individual to its list (the 1988 List) of Individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council Resolution 2255(2015).

22 December 2016

Terrorism

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/2373 of 22 December 2016 implementing Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 on specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism, and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1127
The Council has determined that an additional three persons have been involved in terrorist acts within the meaning of Article 1(2) and (3) of Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, that a decision has been taken with respect to them by a competent authority within the meaning of Article 1(4) of that Common Position, and that they should be subject to the specific restrictive measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001.

19 December 2016

Ukraine

Amends Article 9(1) of CD 2014/512 so as to extend regime until 31 July 2017.

16 December 2016

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2262 of 15 December 2016 amending for the 257th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

16 December 2016

Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning Iraq Removes Seven Entities from Its Sanctions List.

On 16 December 2016, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) approved the removal of the entries specified from its List of Individuals and Entities subject to the assets freeze set out by paragraph 23 of Security Council resolution 1483 (2003) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

12 December 2016

Democratic Republic of Congo

COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/2230 of 12 December 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12 December 2016

ISIL (Da'esh) and Al- Qaida

Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267(1999), 1989(2011), and 2253(2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida approved the addition of individuals and entities to its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions list.

9 December 2016

Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/2215 of 8 December 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

7 December 2016

SYRIA

COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/2137 of 6 December 2016 amending Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.
On 6 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2144,which provides for amendments to allow for the purchase and transport of oil and petroleum products and the related provision of financing or financial assistance in Syria by clearly defined categories of persons and entities for the sole purpose of providing humanitarian relief or assistance to the civilian population in Syria. That Decision also amends the relevant associated exceptions to the restrictions on the freezing of funds and economic resources.

30 November 2016

Security Council Strengthens Sanctions on Democratic Republic of Korea, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2321 (2016).

16 November 2016

Syria

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1996 of 15 November 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

11 November 2016

Libya

Security Council Committee concerning Libya amends its sanctions lists. On the 11 November 2016 The Security Council established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and underline in the entries on its list of individuals and entities subject to assets freeze and travel ban set out in paragraphs 15 and/or 17 of Security Council Resolution 1970 92011) and 1973 (2011), adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. Press release issued on the 11 November.

9 November 2016

Ukraine

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1955 of 8 November 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

3 November 2016

Security Council South Sudan Sanctions Committee amends one entry on its sanctions list.

29 October 2016

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1906 of 28 October 2016 amending for the 256th time Council Regulation (EC) No. 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

28 October 2016

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1908 of 28 October 2016 amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistria region of the Republic of Moldova.

27 October 2016

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1893 of 27 October 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

25 October 2016

The United Nations Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (the Secretariat) automatically conveys updates to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List.

This update to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List was made on 25 October 2016 following an update the sanctions list maintained by the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities (the ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee).

To this effect, the links to the United Nations Security Council Press Releases concerning the changes to the sanctions list of the above-mentioned Committee:

Also attached below are note verbales from the Chair of the Committee addressed to Permanent Representatives and Observers to the United Nations in New York conveying changes made on 25 October 2016 to the Committee's list of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

An updated version, in English, of the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List is accessible in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

To obtain a fully updated version, in English, of the ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee's List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, Member States are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website. The ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is also available in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

The ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee has also made accessible on its website narrative summaries of reasons for listing.

19 October 2016

Democratic Republic of Congo

Security Council Sanctions Committee on Democratic Republic of Congo amends one entry on its Sanctions List.

17 October 2016

Republic of Guinea

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1839 of 17 October 2016 amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1831 of 14 October 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

14 October 2016

Democratic Republic of Congo

UN Security Council Sanctions Committee on Democratic Republic of Congo Amends 21 Entries on Its Sanctions List.

13 October 2016

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Corrigendum to Council Regulation (EU) 2016/841 of 27 May 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 329/2007.

11 October 2016

Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry on Its Sanctions List. Further details may be found in the press release.
Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry on Its Sanctions List. Further details may be found in the press release.

01 October 2016

Libya

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1752 of 30 September 2016 implementing Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.

30 September 2016

Syria

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1735 of 29 September 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

Afghanistan

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1736 of 29 September 2016 implementing Article 11(4) of Regulation (EU) No 753/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain individuals, groups, undertakings and entities in view of the situation in Afghanistan.

Yemen

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1737 of 29 September 2016 implementing Article 15(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen.

Al Qaida

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1739 of 29 September 2016 amending for the 254th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

Decision: Burundi

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1745 of 29 September 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.

27 September 2016

‘FARC’ (‘Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia’).

Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1710 amending Regulation (EC) No. 2580/2001 on specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism.

24 September 2016

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee removes two entries from its Sanctions List. Please read the press release for further details.

22 September 2016

Iraq

On 21 September 2016 the European Commission amended Council Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 concerning certain specific restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq.

21 September 2016

Libya

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1687 of 20 September 2016 implementing Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

On 18 January 2016, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2016/44.

One person should be removed from the list of natural persons subject to restrictive measures as set out in Section A of Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2016/44.

Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2016/44 should therefore be amended accordingly,

21 September 2016

ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and natural and legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them.

COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/1686 of 20 September 2016 imposing additional restrictive measures directed against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and natural and legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them.

20 September 2016

ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda organisations

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1683 of 19 September 2016 amending for the 253rd time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda organisations.

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.

On 14 September 2016, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to amend two entries in its list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be updated accordingly.

16 September 2016

Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning Iraq Removes 19 Entities from Its Sanctions List

This update to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List was made on 16 September 2016 following an update the sanctions list maintained by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) concerning Iraq and Kuwait (1518 Sanctions Committee).

To this effect, please see below, the links to the United Nations Security Council Press Release concerning the changes to the sanctions list of the above-mentioned Committee:

English

An updated version of the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List is accessible in XML, PDF and HTML.

To obtain a fully updated version of the 1518 Sanctions Committee's List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, Member States are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website. The Sanctions List is available in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

The 1518 Sanctions Committee has also made accessible on its website narrative summaries of reasons for listing

15 September 2016

Ukraine

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1661 of 15 September 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

15 September 2016

To this effect, please see below, the links to the United Nations Security Council Press Releases concerning the changes to the sanctions list of the above-mentioned Committee:

English

An updated version, in English, of the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List is accessible in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

To obtain a fully updated version, in English, of the ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee's List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, Member States are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website. The ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is also available in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

The ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee has also made accessible on its website narrative summaries of reasons for listing.

13 September 2016

On 12 September 2016 the European Commission adopted Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda organisations.

13 September 2016

On 12 September 2016 the European Commission adopted Council Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 concerning certain specific restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq.

12 September 2016

We are taking this opportunity to re-publish some recent UN press releases in light of serious concerns regarding the recent missile testing in Korea.

Security Council 1988 Sanctions Committee Amends Fourteen Names on Its Sanctions List.

****** Security Council Press Statement on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Ballistic Missile Launches (DPRK)*******

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry on Its Sanctions List.

Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning Iraq Removes Entity from Its Sanctions List.

8 September 2016

On 7 September 2016, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) enacted the amendment of fourteen names to the 1988 List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2255 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of United Nations.

6 September 2016

This update to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List was made on 6 September 2016 following an update the sanctions list maintained by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) concerning Iraq and Kuwait (1518 Sanctions Committee).

To this effect, please see below, the links to the United Nations Security Council Press Releases concerning the changes to the sanctions list of the above-mentioned Committee:

English

An updated version of the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List is accessible in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

To obtain a fully updated version of the 1518 Sanctions Committee's List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, Member States are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website. The Sanctions List is available in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

The 1518 Sanctions Committee has also made accessible on its website narrative summaries of reasons for listing.

6 September 2016

On 5 September 2016, the European Commission adopted Council Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 removing four entities from the list of persons or entities concerning certain restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq.

1 September 2016

On 31 August 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic adding two persons and updating the information of one person on the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.

31 August 2016

On 30 August 2016, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003), concerning Iraq, approved the removal of four entries from its List of Individuals and Entities subject to the asset freeze set out by paragraph 23 of Security Council resolution 1483 (2003) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

29 August 2016

On 26 August, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) enacted the amendments of two entries on its list of individuals subject to the assets freeze and travel ban measures set out in paragraphs 11 and 15, respectively, of resolutions 2140 (2014) and the arms embargo set out in paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

29 August 2016

On 26 August 2016, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1430 amending one entry to Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

24 August 2016

The United Nations Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (the Secretariat) automatically conveys updates to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, to States, regional and sub-regional organizations by e-mail shortly following updates made to a Security Council Committee's sanctions list.

This update to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List was made on 23 August 2016 following an update the sanctions list maintained by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning Central African Republic (CAR) (2127 Sanctions Committee).

To this effect, please see below, the links to the United Nations Security Council Press Releases, concerning the changes to the sanctions list of the above-mentioned Committee:

Additions

Amendments

An updated version of the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List is accessible in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

To obtain a fully updated version of the 2127 Sanctions Committee's List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, Member States are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website. The Sanctions List is available in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

The 2127 Sanctions Committee has also made accessible on its website narrative summaries of reasons for listing.

23 August 2016

On 22 August 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 1267(1999), 1989(2011) and 2253(2015) amended one entry on its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253(2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

20 August 2016

IRAQ

On 12 August 2016, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to remove two entities from the list of persons or entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply, with reference to paragraphs 19 and 23 of Resolution 1483(2003) of the United Nations Security Council.

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1398 of 19 August 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 concerning certain specific restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq

16 August 2016

IRAN

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1375 of 29 July 2016 amending Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 concerning restrictive measures against Iran

12 August 2016

Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning Iraq Removes Two Entities from Its Sanctions List.

On 12 August 2016, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) approved the removal of the two entries specified below from its List of Individuals and Entities subject to the assets freeze set out by paragraph 23 of Security Council resolution 1483 (2003) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations:

B. Entities

IQe.061 Name: IRAQI OIL TANKERS COMPANY

A.k.a.: IRAQI OIL TANKERS ENTERPRISE F.k.a.: na Address: P.O. Box 37, Basrah, Iraq Listed on: 26 Apr. 2004 Other Information:

IQe.163 Name: STATE OIL MARKETING ORGANIZATION

A.k.a.: na F.k.a.: na Address: P.O. Box 5118, Khanat Al-Jaysh, Baghdad, Iraq Listed on: 26 Apr. 2004 Other Information:

The names of individuals and entities removed from Committee’s Sanctions List pursuant to a decision by the Committee may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee’s website.

To obtain a fully updated version of the List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, Member States are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website. The Committee’s Sanctions List is available in HTML, PDF and XML format.

The Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List is also updated following all changes made to the Committee’s Sanctions List. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible.

9 August 2016

On 8 August 2016, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1347 adding two natural persons to Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

5 August 2016

On 4 August 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1334 implementing Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.

5 August 2016

On 4 August 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1333 amending Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

4 August 2016

On 3 August 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of 2 new entries to its ISIL (Da'esh) Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

22 July 2016

On 21 July 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 1998 (2011) enacted the amendments in one entry to the 1988 list of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2255 (2015) adopted under Chapter V11 of the Charter of the United Nations.

21 July 2016

On 20th July 2016, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1186 removing one natural person from Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

19 July 2016

Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1165 of 18 July 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

15 July 2016

On 15 July 2016, the entry specified below was deleted from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. The assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations accordingly no longer apply to this entry.

A. Individuals associated with ISIL (Da-esh) and Al-Qaida

QDi.132 Name: 1: ASCHRAF 2: AL-DAGMA 3: na 4: na Name (original script): اشرف الدغمة

Title: na Designation: na DOB: 28 Apr. 1969 POB: Abasan, Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories Good quality a.k.a.: Aschraf Al-Dagma, born 28 Apr. 1969 in Kannyouiz, Palestinian Territories Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Unresolved/Palestinian origin Passport no.: Refugee travel document , issued on 30 Apr. 2000, issued in Landratsamt Altenburger Land (Altenburg County Administration Office), Germany National identification no.: na Address: Germany Listed on: 23 Sep. 2003 (amended on 23 Dec. 2008, 11 Mar. 2010, 10 Jun. 2011 ) Other information: Associated with Ismail Abdallah Sbaitan Shalabi (QDi.128), Djamel Moustfa (QDi.129) and Mohamed Ghassan Ali Abu Dhess (QDi.130). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 19 Jan. 2010.

To obtain a fully updated version of the List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, you are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website.

The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is available in HTML, PDF and XML format.

13 July 2016

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1127 of 12 July 2016 implementing Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 on specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism, and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2425

09 July 2016

On 5 July 2016, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) decided to remove one natural person from its list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be updated accordingly.

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION of 8 July 2016 amending for the 248th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda organisations

5 July 2016

The United Nations Security Council has updated the Security Council Sanctions list. This update to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List was made on 5 July 2016 following an update the sanctions list maintained by the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities (the ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee).

To this effect, please see below, the links to the United Nations Security Council Press Releases, concerning the changes to the sanctions list of the above-mentioned Committee:

English

Updated version, of the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List.

To obtain a fully updated version, in English, of the ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee's List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, you are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website. The ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is also available in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

The ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee has also made accessible on its website narrative summaries of reasons for listing the English versions.

30 June 2016

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1063 of 30 June 2016 amending for the 247th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

On 24 June 2016, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) decided to amend nine entries from its list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be updated accordingly.

29 June 2016

An updated version, in English, of the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List is accessible in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

28 June 2016

On 24 June 2016 the UN Security Council pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL and Al-Qaida amended six entries on its list.

23 June 2016

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1018 of 23 June 2016 amending for the 246th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

On 20 June 2016, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) decided to remove one natural person from its list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be updated accordingly.

21 June 2016

Liberia

On 20 June 2016 the Council of the European Union adopted Council Regulation (EU) 2016/983 which repealed Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia.

ISIL and Al-Qaida

On 20 June 2016 the UN Security Council pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL and Al-Qaida deleted one entry from its Sanctions List.

9 June 2016

Côte d'Ivoire

COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/907 of 9 June 2016 repealing Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 imposing restrictions on the supply of assistance related to military activities to Côte d'Ivoire and Regulation (EC) No 560/2005 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Côte d'Ivoire.

28 May 2016

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/841 of 27 May 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Syria

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/840 of 27 May 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

24 May 2016

Libya

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/819 of 24 May 2016 amending Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Regulation (EU) No 204/2011

Replaces Annex V to CR 2016/44 following decision by UNSC Sanctions Committee on 12 May 2016 to remove one vessel from the list.

19 May 2016

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/780 of 19 May 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Adds 18 persons and 1 entity to the list (and updates entries for 2 persons) in Annex V CR 329/2007 and Annex II CD 2013/183.

5 May 2016

On 4th May 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted Council Regulation (EU) 2016/690 implementing Article 21(1) and 21(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.

3 May 2016

On 29th April 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted Council Regulation (EU) 2016/682 amending Regulation (EC) 329/2207 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

29 April 2016

On 28 April 2016, the Security Council of the UN pursuant to resolution 2283 (2016) terminated the sanctions regime in Cote d'Ivoire established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004).

28 April 2016

On 27 April 2016, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/659 adding one entry, deleting one entry and amending six entries to Annex V of Council Regulation (EC) 329/2007 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

26 April 2016

On 25 April 2016, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/647 adding five natural persons to Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.

22 April 2016

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/620 of 21 April 2016 implementing Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 on specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism, and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2425

The Council has determined that there are no longer grounds for keeping one entity on the list.

21 April 2016

On 20 April 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of five entries to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015).

20 April 2016

IRAN

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/603 of 18 April 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

13 April 2016

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/569 of 12 April 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

12 April 2016

On 11 April 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/556 amending Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran.

12 April 2016

On 11 April 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted Council Regulation (EU) 2016/555 amending Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic.

01 April 2016

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/466 of 31 March 2016 implementing Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

01 April 2016

On 31 March 2016, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/473 adding one natural person to Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL and Al-Qaeda organisations.

01 April 2016

On 31 March 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted Council Regulation (EU) 2016/465 amending Regulation (EC) 329/2007 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

29 March 2016

On 28 March 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of one entry to its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015).

21 March 2016

The United Nations Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (the Secretariat) wishes to convey an update made to a change announced by the Secretariat on 2 March 2016, pursuant to resolution 2270 (2016) by which the Security Council added the names of 16 individuals and 12 entities, and further revised the list entries of one individual and one entity on the sanctions list maintained by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) (the 1718 Sanctions Committee).

On 21 March 2016, an amendment was made to the list of economic resources controlled or operated by Ocean Maritime Management (OMM), as contained in Annex III of Security Council 2270 (2016). The names of four vessels, confirmed not to be economic resources controlled or operated by Ocean Maritime Management, are therefore no longer subject to the asset freeze imposed in paragraph 8 (d) of resolution 1718 (2006). .

To this effect, the United Nations Security Council Press Release concerning the above-mentioned amendment.

Updated Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List.

The 1718 Sanctions Committee's List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, Member States are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website. The Sanctions List is available in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

The 1718 Sanctions Committee has also made accessible on its website narrative summaries of reasons for listing.

14 March 2016

Council Regulation (EU) 2016/363 of the 14 March 2016 amending 881/2002 imposing certain restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Al-Qaida network.

12 March 2016

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/353 of 10 March 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

The Annex is amended and the entries for three deceased persons deleted.

12 March 2016

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/354 of 11 March 2016 implementing Article 17(1) of Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic

Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

8 March 2016

On 7 March 2016, the Security Council established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic added one individual and one entity as subject to the measures imposed by paragraphs 5 and 8 of resolution 2262 (2016).

4 March 2016

Following SECCO Res 2270 of 2 March 2016, the Council Decision (CD) adds 16 persons and 12 entities to the list in Annex I to CD 2013/183, as well as updating information for one person and two entities. As they have been listed in Annex I, the entries for one persona and 7 entities are deleted from Annex II. The CR does the same for Annex IV and V to CR 329/2007.

4 March 2016

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/311 of 4 March 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 208/2014 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine

The Council Decision extends the sanctions on the 16 remaining persons until 6 March 2017.

The Council Regulation amends Annex 1 to CR 208/2014 by deleting one person for the list and amending 3 entries.

4 March 2016

On 3 March 2016, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/307 adding eleven natural persons and one entity to Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaida network.

2nd March 2016

On 1 March 2016, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/294 amending a number of entries on Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaida network.

1st March 2016

Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds 12 Names to It's Sanctions List.

On 29 February 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of 12 entries to it's Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

27th February 2016

Belarus

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/276

and

COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/277

23rd February 2016

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Five Entries on Its Sanctions List

On 23 February 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) enacted the amendments specified with underline and strikethrough in the entries on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

19th February 2016

FATF Public Statement – 19 February 2016

Paris, 19 February 2016 - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global standard setting body for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). In order to protect the international financial system from money laundering and financing of terrorism (ML/FT) risks and to encourage greater compliance with the AML/CFT standards, the FATF identified jurisdictions that have strategic deficiencies and works with them to address those deficiencies that pose a risk to the international financial system. Please see the FATF statement.

17th February 2016

Zimbabwe: Please see the attached regulations in relation to Zimbabwe

COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2016/214 of 15 February 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/218 of 16 February 2016 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe.

11th February 2016

Concerning ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities

The United Nations Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (the Secretariat) automatically conveys updates to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, to States, regional and sub-regional organizations by e-mail shortly following updates made to a Security Council Committee's sanctions list.

This update to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List was made on 11 February 2016 following an update the sanctions list maintained by the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities (the ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee).

To this effect, please see the United Nations Security Council Press Release concerning the changes to the sanctions list of the above-mentioned Committee.

To obtain a fully updated version, in English, of the ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee's List of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions measures, you are encouraged to consult, on a regular basis, the Committee’s website. The ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is also available in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

The ISIL (Da'esh), and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee has also made accessible on its website narrative summaries of reasons for listing.

29th January 2016

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Review of Sanctions List.

The Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities has on 29 December 2015 completed the 2014 review of names on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list in accordance with paragraph 42 of resolution 2083 (2012). The purpose of the review is to ensure that the list is as updated and as accurate as possible, and to confirm that listing remains appropriate. Please see the breakdown of the names reviewed and outcomes of the review.

The Committee’s ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations. An updated List is accessible on the Committee’s website

The Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List is also updated following all changes made to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible.

28th January 2016

Tunisia

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/111 of 28 January 2016 implementing Regulation (EU) No 101/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Tunisia

Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 101/2011 is replaced by the text appearing in the Annex to this Regulation.

23 January 2016

IRAN

Following a decision of UN Security Council of 17 January 2016 to remove two entities from the list subject to measures imposed by points (c) and (d) of paragraph 6 of Annex B to UNSC Res 2231 (2015), EU 2016/74 removes two entities from the list in Annex VIII to CR 267/2012 and adds them to listing in Annex V to CD 2010/413 (ie. suspension).

20 January 2016

This update to the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List was made on 17 January 2016 following a decision by the Security Council to remove one entry from the 2231 List pursuant to paragraph 6 (c) of Annex B of resolution 2231 (2015).

To this effect, please see below, the links to the United Nations Security Council Press Releases.

20 January 2016

Iran

The relevant updates being conveyed were made on 16 January 2016 pursuant to resolution 2231 (2015) by which the Security Council decided that Member States shall no longer freeze the assets and ban the travel of 36 individuals and entities specified in the attachment to Annex B of that resolution as soon as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirms to the Security Council that Iran has taken a series of nuclear-related actions called for by resolution 2231 (2015). A report confirming this fact was submitted to the Security Council by the IAEA on 16 January 2016.

An updated version, in English, of the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List is accessible in XML, PDF and HTML formats.

19 January 2016

On 18 January 2016, The Council of the European Union repealed Council Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 and consolidated it into a new Regulation, Council Regulation (EU) No 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.

19 January 2016

On 18 January 2016, The European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/47 amending a number of entries and deleting one entry from Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 which imposes certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al Qaida network.

16 January 2016

IRAN 'Implementation Day' 16th January 2016

The EU has produced an Information Note on the lifting of certain nuclear sanctions against Iran under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action JCPOA.

The final version of the EU Information Note on the lifting of certain nuclear sanctions is available now.

The purpose of this Information Note is to provide practical information to all interested parties on the commitments contained in the JCPOA concerning the lifting of the sanctions, the measures adopted at the EU level to meet those commitments and the various practical stages in this process.

This Information Note is organised as follows:

Section 1 introduces the structure of the JCPOA.
Section 2 describes the timelines for the implementation of the sanctions-related commitments under the JCPOA (Implementation plan).
Section 3 presents a detailed description of the sanctions lifted under the JCPOA on Implementation Day.
Section 4 contains an overview of the relevant EU legislative framework.
Section 5 details the EU sanctions or restrictive measures that will remain in place after Implementation Day. This section also includes an outline of the procurement channel.
Section 6 presents EU non-nuclear related sanctions that remain in place as they are not concerned by the JCPOA.
Section 7 is to address practical issues with regard to the JCPOA through questions and answers. Input for this section was provided by EU Member States, business community and other interested parties.
Section 8 lists the main reference documents and provides relevant links.

The Q and A in Section 7 has a section for Financial, banking and insurance measures. These measures will be very relevant for Financial Institutions.

We draw your attention in particular to Q23

Is it still necessary to file notifications and requests for authorisations relating to the transfer of funds pursuant to Articles 30, 30a of Council Regulation 267/2012 as currently applicable? Is there any limitation in relation to the amount of funds that can be transferred?

As of Implementation Day, there is no requirement to file notifications and requests for authorisations relating to the transfer of funds to and from Iran as these articles are removed from Council Regulation 267/2012. Equally, restrictions linked to the amount of funds to be transferred no longer apply in accordance with the JCPOA.

16 January 2016

Please find here a link to a new sanction measure in relation to Iran. This provides that CD 2015/ 1863 shall apply from 16 January 2016 (i.e. JCPOA implementation day)

15 January 2016

Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends One entry on its sanctions list

14 January 2016

Please note the recent minor changes to Iran Regulations, so as to extend relief from 14 January 2016 to 28 January 2016 pending implementation of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA):

CR 2016/31 amends Art 28a of CR 267/2012

CD 2016/35 amends Art 26a CD 2010/413

CD 2016/36 amends Art 20(14) of CD 2010/413

12 January 2016

On 11 January 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) removed one name from the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. Therefore, the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) no longer apply.

7 January 2016

On 6 January 2016, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/13 amending a number of entries on Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaeda network.