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UK updates Syria sanctions to aid reconstruction, easing restrictions on finance and energy sectors, while keeping penalties on Assad-linked figures tied to human rights abuses and illicit trade

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Apr 28, 2025

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the UK recognizes the need to assist in rebuilding Syria’s economy and infrastructure, which have been severely damaged by years of conflict. By easing these sanctions, the UK aims to facilitate essential investments in...

EU sanctions 9 individuals and 1 entity for human rights violations and fueling conflict in the DRC, including M23 leaders, Rwandan military officials, and a gold refinery linked to illicit trade

by AdrianaAMLP | Mar 17, 2025

These measures, now covering 32 individuals and 2 entities, include travel bans, asset freezes, and restrictions on EU financial dealings…

US Treasury sanctions Rwandan minister and senior militant for fueling conflict in the DRC, destabilising eastern DR, and committing human rights abuses

by AdrianaAMLP | Feb 20, 2025

These sanctions underscore U.S. efforts to disrupt Rwanda’s backing of the March 23 Movement (M23), which has exacerbated instability in eastern DRC. By targeting key figures and financial networks, the U.S. aims to pressure Rwanda and M23’s leadership while limiting...

OFAC announces the termination of sanctions against Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians on the West Bank

by AdrianaAMLP | Feb 10, 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed the West Bank-Related Sanctions program from its website and deleted all persons designated under E.O. 14115 from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons...

Basel Guide on Sexual Corruption explores its nature, prevalence, and persistence, emphasising the need to challenge social norms to combat it

by AdrianaAMLP | Jan 31, 2025

Sexual corruption is a hidden form of corruption and abuse that is hard to measure and prosecute, causing significant harm to victims. It disproportionately affects women and marginalised groups, impacting gender equality and minority rights…

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UK updates Syria sanctions to aid reconstruction, easing restrictions on finance and energy sectors, while keeping penalties on Assad-linked figures tied to human rights abuses and illicit trade

EU sanctions 9 individuals and 1 entity for human rights violations and fueling conflict in the DRC, including M23 leaders, Rwandan military officials, and a gold refinery linked to illicit trade

US Treasury sanctions Rwandan minister and senior militant for fueling conflict in the DRC, destabilising eastern DR, and committing human rights abuses

OFAC announces the termination of sanctions against Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians on the West Bank

Basel Guide on Sexual Corruption explores its nature, prevalence, and persistence, emphasising the need to challenge social norms to combat it

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