THE JOURNAL OF EXPORT CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS
NEWS
Not waiving but frowning: Pompeo activates Title III
Move could open floodgates for litigation against those doing business with Cuba.
USA designates Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a foreign terrorist group
‘[I]n recent years, IRGC Qods Force terrorist planning has been uncovered and disrupted in many countries.’
Bill aims to create powers for the UK government to implement sanctions after Brexit.
Airbus faced with potential US probe
November, 2017Airbus has admitted that it has breached US arms export regulations in filing inaccurate reports to the US State Department.
US issues new Russia sanctions guidance to business
November, 2017Guidance identifies 39 Russian entities which fall under the scope of s231 of CAATSA.
Pyongyang denies Wannacry attack
November, 2017Experts suggest DPRK seeking cryptocurrencies as sanctions dry up cash to the country.
Canada to add Mexico and Japan to firearm list?
October, 2017Consultation open on possible permits for exports of certain prohibited firearms to the two countries.
EU extends Burundi sanctions
October, 2017Travel ban and asset freeze against four persons in Burundi extended by 12 months.
US considering re-imposing sanctions on Myanmar
October, 2017Sanctions possible as response to the treatment of the country’s Rohingya population.
OFAC issues new Belarus licence
October, 2017OFAC has published a general licence relating to entities blocked under the Belarus Sanctions Regulations.
Angola bribes land suspended UK sentences
October, 2017Three former senior employees of German logistics company given suspended prison sentences.
