Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designations; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License and Frequently Asked Questions
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Source:US Treasury OFAC (U.S. Treasury, public domain)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced several updates to its sanctions programs, including new designations related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The updates include the addition of several individuals and entities to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
The new DRC-related sanctions target Jean Malic Kalima Karekezi and Bosco Kayobotsi, both of Rwanda, along with several mining and quarrying companies. These entities include Bugambira Mines Ltd (also known as Multiserve Consults Ltd), Gasabo Gold Refinery Ltd, Rwinkwavu Mining Corporation Ltd, and Wolfram Mining and Processing Ltd. OFAC noted links between these parties and the M23 group.
Additionally, OFAC issued new designations under other sanctions programs. Yacine Ahmed Nacer (also known as Yacine Di Annaba) was added under the Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) program. Seyyed Mohammed Mehdi Al Ghafur was designated under the Iran-related sanctions program (IRAN-EO13902) for his links to the Farab Soroush Afagh Qeshm Company. Maftah Mohamed Elmabruk and Abdelrazag Elsharif Elosta were also added to the SDGT list.
Finally, the Treasury Department issued an amendment to Russia-related General License 131G. This amendment authorizes specific transactions involving the negotiation and entry into contingent contracts for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH, as well as certain related maintenance activities. The announcement also included updates to two Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 1224 and 1225).
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