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Sanctions
Armenia Accused of Facilitating Russian Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 20/09/2024
NGOs from Azerbaijan claim that several EU countries including Greece and Cyprus are continuing to conduct trade with Russia through Armenia.
Sanctions
US, Canada Announce New Human Rights Sanctions on Iran
By Editors | 18/09/2024
Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian, who took office in July, said he will ensure that authorities do not “bother” women.
Sanctions
Canada Announces New Sanctions on Hamas and Israel Settlers
By Editors | 18/09/2024
This is Canada’s fourth round of sanctions imposed over the October 2023 attacks on Israel, and the third round over extremist settler violence.
Sanctions
Meta Blocks Russian State Media on Facebook, Instagram
By Editors | 18/09/2024
Meta’s decision came just days after OFAC imposed sanctions on RT’s parent companies Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions More Members of Intellexa Spyware Consortium
By Editors | 18/09/2024
The sanctions target five individuals and an entity for their roles in developing, operating, and distributing commercial spyware technology marketed under the “Predator” brand.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Georgian Officials Over Human Rights Abuses
By Editors | 17/09/2024
OFAC sanctioned four individuals while the State Department announced visa restrictions on more than 60 others and their family members.
AML / KYC
US OCC Imposes Restrictions on Wells Fargo for AML Deficiencies
By Editors | 17/09/2024
The OCC requires Wells Fargo to address deficiencies and seek prior written approval before launching new products or services or entering new geographies.
Sanctions
EU Seeking Greater Certainty on Russia Sanctions Renewal Process
By Editors | 16/09/2024
The current process requires a unanimous vote from all EU member states every 6 months to renew the sanctions on Russia.
Sanctions
Australia Sanctions Five Iranians Over “Violent Repression” of Protests
By Editors | 16/09/2024
The sanctions mark the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Jina Amini, who was arrested for “improperly” wearing her hijab and died in custody.
Sanctions
US Issues New Sanctions Targeting Russian Influence Operations
By Editors | 16/09/2024
The new sanctions target media group Rossiya Segodnya and others connected to Russian state media RT and its “malign influence efforts”.
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