U.S. Issues Executive Order, Imposes New Sanctions on Nicaragua

On October 24, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a broad executive order (E.O.) authorizing additional steps against Nicaragua “with respect to the

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OFAC Issues Iran General License D-2 and FAQs

On September 23, 2022, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the issuance of Iran General License D-2. OFAC

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OFAC Announces Russia-Related Changes to General Licenses and FAQs, Publishes Fact Sheet

On July 14, 2022, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the issuance of four Russia-related General Licenses.

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BIS Posts Russia-Belarus FAQs

On May 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) updated its guidance “Resources on Export Controls Implemented in

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US Announces Additional Sanctions and Controls for Russia, Belarus

On March 15, 2022, in two press releases, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

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European Union (EU) Council Imposes Additional Sanctions on Russia and Belarus

On 9 March 2022, the European Union (EU) announced further targeted sanctions against Russia and Belarus. In addition to the introduction of new

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Executive Order Issued on Ethiopian Sanctions

On September 17, 2021, U.S. President Joseph Biden issued an Executive Order entitled “Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to the

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U.S. Issues Executive Order, Imposes New Sanctions on Russia

On August 20, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a broad executive order (E.O.) authorizing additional steps against Russia for "specified harmful

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Executive Order Issued on Belarusian Sanctions

On August 9, 2021, U.S. President Joseph Biden issued an Executive Order entitled “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation

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UN Security Council Extends South Sudan Arms Embargo

On May 28, 2021, in a press release, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) announced the renewal of “the arms embargo, travel ban and assets freeze

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OFAC Amends Terrorism List Governments Sanctions Regulations

On May 20, 2021, in a final rule, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) amended the Terrorism List Governments

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U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Amends Regulations on Somalia Sanctions

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U.S. President Biden Signs Executive Order Authorizing New Russia Sanctions

On April 15, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a broad executive order (E.O.) authorizing new sanctions against Russia for "specified harmful foreign

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Executive Order Issued on Situation in Myanmar (Burma)

On February 11, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order regarding “Blocking Property with Respect to the Situation in Burma.”

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DDTC Issues Guidance on CAATSA Sanctions Imposed on Turkey

On December 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued guidance on the sanctions imposed on Turkey’s

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