THE JOURNAL OF EXPORT CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS
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EU3 protest Iran’s ‘disengagement’ from JCPOA commitments
Concern grows following reports that Iran is to restart uranium enrichment activities at the Fordow facility.
OFAC permits US persons to make certain payments to Venezuela government
Licence will enable payment of taxes and other fees to the Venezuelan government, but comes with certain obligations.
BIS adds some, removes some, from Entity List
November, 201922 entities ‘have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.’
OFAC hits aviation firm with fine for alleged Sudan breaches
November, 2019US company allegedly leased aircraft engines to designated entity.
Decision seeks to reaffirm EU Council respect of ‘sovereignty and sovereign rights in accordance with international law’ of Cyprus.
Arms embargo breaches fuelling Libya violence: UNSC
November, 2019‘Scant regard being paid to compliance with the sanctions measures.’
EU dual-use report to Council and Parliament
November, 2019USA and China are the most popular destinations for EU dual-use exports.
Finland to issue no new defence export licences for Turkey
November, 2019Move follows ‘the military operation launched by Turkey in Syria’.
OFSI takes another scalp
November, 2019Telecoms carrier Telia hit for indirectly facilitating international phone calls to a designated entity.
Decision mirrors exceptions to the export ban agreed by the UNSC Sanctions Committee.
