EU Updates

June 17, 2019

Maldives sanctions, we hardly knew ye…

Maldives: Council revokes sanctions framework

Today, the Council decided to revoke the framework for restrictive measures against the Maldives that it adopted on 16 July 2018.

This framework provided for the possibility of imposing a travel ban and an asset freeze on persons and entities responsible for undermining the rule of law or obstructing an inclusive political solution in the Maldives as well as persons and entities responsible for serious human rights violations. It was adopted following a deterioration of the political situation in the Maldives in the first half of 2018, particularly as institutions such as Parliament and the judiciary were being prevented from functioning properly. No persons or entities were listed under this sanctions regime.

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EU Notice

June 6, 2019

EU to update dual use goods regime

Dual-use goods: Council agrees negotiating mandate

The EU wants to modernise the current EU regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering, technical assistance and transit of dual-use items. The objective is to further strengthen the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, regional peace, security and stability as well as respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.

EU ambassadors today agreed the Council’s negotiating position on a proposed recast of the regulation setting up a regime for the controls of exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items. On the basis of this mandate, the Council Presidency will start negotiations with the European Parliament.

The new rules will introduce a number of changes to the EU export control system of dual-use items to adapt it to the changing technological, economic and political circumstances. They will also simplify and improve the current rules and optimise the EU licensing architecture.

In particular, new provisions include:

further harmonising licensing processes, through the introduction of new general export authorisations (EU GEAs), which are authorisations for exports to certain countries of destination available to all exporters who respect the conditions;

harmonisation of the control of supplying the technical assistance related to sensitive items

a new mention of cyber surveillance items highlighting that the competent authorities have the possibility to control such items using the current regulation as for all non-listed dual-use items that could be used for directing or committing serious violation of human rights.

Mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council setting up a Union regime for the control of exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items (recast)

Background

Under international commitments, EU member states need to have domestic controls to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery. This includes controls over dual-use items, that is related materials, equipment and technology for export which can be used for both civilian and military purposes, including the purposes mentioned above.

To this end, the EU adopted in 2009 a regulation setting up a regime for the controls of exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items.

To adapt to the rapidly changing technological, economic and political circumstances the Commission presented a proposal in September 2016 to update and expand the existing rules.

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May 31, 2019

May 29, 2019: EU. OFSI remove Mazen Salah Mohammed from ISIL/Al-Qaida program

On Wednesday, UK regulators implemented Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/850 by removing the following person:

MOHAMMED, Mazen Salah

DOB: (1) 01/01/1982. (2) 01/01/1980. (3) 18/05/1981. POB: (1) Baghdad (2) Arbil, (1) (2) Iraq a.k.a: (1) ALI HUSSEIN, Mazen (2) MUHAMAD, Issa, Salah Nationality: Iraqi Passport Details: German travel document (Reiseausweis) A 0144378 (revoked as at Sep 2012) Address: Hauzenberg, Germany, 94051.Other Information: UN Ref QI.A.202.05. Member of Ansar Al-Islam. Released from custody in Germany on 18 May 2012 Listed on: 07/12/2005 Last Updated: ~~06/12/2012~~ 29/05/2019 Group ID: 8784.

from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida counter terrorism sanctions program.

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OFSI Notice

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/850

May 24, 2019

May 22, 2019: EU, OFSI remove 9, amend 29 under Syria program

On Wednesday, UK regulators implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/798 by removing the following 7 people:

1. AL-JASSIM Fahid

Title: Lt. General a.k.a: AL-JASSIM, Fahd Position: Chief of Staff Other Information: Military official involved in the violence in Homs Listed on: 02/12/2011 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12414

2. JARAD Ahmed Yousef

Title: Brigadier General a.k.a: (1) JARAD, Ahmad, Yousef (2) JARAD, Ahmad, Youssef (3) JARAD, Ahmed, Youssef (4) JARRAD, Ahmad, Yousef (5) JARRAD, Ahmad, Youssef (6) JARRAD, Ahmed, Yousef (7) JARRAD, Ahmed, Youssef Position: Commander of 132nd Brigade Listed on: 24/01/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12464.

3. MAKHLOUF Mohsin

Title: Brigadier General Listed on: 24/01/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12473.

4. HASSAN Suheil Salman

Title: Major General a.k.a: HASSAN, Suhail, Salman Position: Commander of 5th Division Listed on: 24/01/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12476.

5. AL ZU’BI Omran Ahed

DOB: 27/09/1959. POB: Damascus a.k.a: (1) AL ZO’BI, Omran, Ahed (2) AL ZOU’BI, Omran , Ahed (3) AL ZOUBI, Omran, Ahed Other Information: Former Minister of Information Listed on: 16/10/2012 Last Updated: ~~07/06/2017~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12780.

6. AL SAYED Mohammed Turki

Position: Former Minister of Industry Listed on: 16/10/2012 Last Updated: ~~30/05/2014~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12786.

7. AL-DIN Isam Zahr

Title: Brigadier General DOB: –/–/1961. POB: Tarba, As-Suwayda province Syria a.k.a: (1) AL-DEEN, Issam , Zaher (2) AL-DIN, Isam, Zuhair (3) ASSADLLAH, Nafed (4) ZAHREDDINE, Issam (5) ZAHRUDDIN, Essam (6) ZAHRUDDIN, Issam (7) ZOHRUDDIN, Isam Other Information: Holds the rank of Brigadier General, a senior officer in the Republican Guard, in post after May 2011. Listed on: 18/07/2017 Last Updated: ~~27/09/2017~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13500.

and 2 entities:

1. DREX TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING S.A.

Address: 17 rue Beaumont, Luxembourg (previous address), L-1219. Other Information: Registered in Luxembourg under number B77616. Beneficial owner is Rami Makhlouf Listed on: 17/08/2012 Last Updated: ~~17/08/2012~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12736.

2. DK GROUP

a.k.a: (1) DK Group Sarl (2) DK Middle- East & Africa Regional Office Address: (1) Azarieh Building, Block 03, 5th Floor Azarieh Street, Solidere Downtown, PO Box 11-503, Beirut, Lebanon.(2) DK Middle-East & Africa Regional Office, Peres Lazaristes Center, No. 3, 5th Floor, Emir Bachir Street, Beirut Central District, Bachoura Sector, Beirut, Lebanon.Other Information: DK Group supplies new banknotes to the Central Bank of Syria. Listed on: 09/03/2015 Last Updated: ~~09/03/2015~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13240.

from its Syria sanctions program: and amending the following 29:

1. ZAYTUN Muhammad Dib

DOB: 20/05/1951. POB: Jubba, Damascus province, Syria a.k.a: (1) ZEITOUN, Mohammed, Dib (2) ZEITUN, Mohamed, Dib Passport Details: D000001300 (Diplomatic) Position: Head of General Security Directorate Listed on: 10/05/2011 Last Updated: ~~02/06/2015~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 11907.

2. ABBAS Amjad

a.k.a: AL-ABBAS, Amjad ~~Position: Head of Political Security in Banyas~~ Other Information: Former Head of Political Security in Banyas Listed on: 10/05/2011 Last Updated: ~~04/07/2018~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 11912.

3. HASSAN Jamil

Title: Major General DOB: ~~–/–/1953~~ 07/07/1953 POB: Quasayr, Homs province, Syria a.k.a: (1) AL-HASSAN, Jamil (2) HASSAN, Jameel Position: Head of Syrian Air Force Intelligence Other Information: Major-General in the Syrian Air Force. Listed on: 10/05/2011 Last Updated: ~~01/10/2016~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 11906.

4. BILAL Mohammed

Title: ~~Colonel~~ Brigadier General a.k.a: BILAL, Lieutenant Colonel, Muhammad Position: Senior officer in the Air Force Intelligence Service of Syria Other Information: He is associated with the listed Scientific Studies Research Centre (SSRC). Listed on: 22/10/2014 Last Updated: ~~22/10/2014~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13162.

5. AL HASSAN Bassam

DOB: –/–/1953 a.k.a: AL HASAN, Bassam Position: Presidential Advisor for Strategic Affairs Listed on: 24/05/2011 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 11935.

6. YOUNES Tawfiq

Title: Major General a.k.a: (1) YOUNES, Tawfik (2) YUNES, Tawfig (3) YUNES, Tawfik ~~Position: Head of the Department for Internal Security of the General Intelligence Directorate~~ Other Information: Former Head of the Department for Internal Security of the General Intelligence Directorate Listed on: 02/08/2011 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12025.

7. AL-ALI Lu’ai

Title: Colonel POB: Jablah, Latakia Province a.k.a: (1) AL-ALI, Loai (2) AL-ALI, Louay Position: Head of Syrian Military Intelligence, Dara’a Branch Listed on: 15/11/2011 Last Updated: ~~02/06/2015~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12210.

8. BARAKAT Ali

Title: ~~Brigadier~~ Major General Position: 103rd Brigade of the Republican Guard Division. Listed on: 02/12/2011 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12417.

9. MAKHLUF Talal

Title: Major General a.k.a: MAKHLOUF, Talal Position: ~~Current commander general of the Republican Guards.~~ Commander of the 2nd Corps. Other Information: Former commander of the 105th Brigade of the Republican Guards. Former commander general of the Republican Guards. Listed on: 02/12/2011 Last Updated: ~~04/07/2018~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12418.

10. KHADDOR Mohamed

Title: ~~Brigadier~~ Major General a.k.a: (1) KHADDOR, Mohammad (2) KHADDOR, Mohammed (3) KHADDOR, Muhammad (4) KHADDOUR, Mohamed (5) KHADDOUR, Mohammad (6) KHADDOUR, Mohammed (7) KHADDOUR, Muhammad (8) KHADDUR, Mohamed (9) KHADDUR, Mohammad (10) KHADDUR, Mohammed (11) KHADDUR, Muhammad (12) KHADOUR, Mohamed (13) KHADOUR, Mohammad (14) KHADOUR, Mohammed (15) KHADOUR, Muhammad (16) KHUDOUR, Mohamed (17) KHUDOUR, Mohammad (18) KHUDOUR, Mohammed (19) KHUDOUR, Muhammad Position: Commander of the 106th Brigade, Presidential Guard Listed on: 24/01/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12475.

11. IBRAHIM Mohamed Heikmat

a.k.a: (1) IBRAHIM, Mohamed, Hekmat (2) IBRAHIM, Mohamed, Hikmat (3) IBRAHIM, Mohammad, Heikmat (4) IBRAHIM, Mohammad, Hekmat (5) IBRAHIM, Mohammad, Hikmat (6) IBRAHIM, Mohammed, Heikmat (7) IBRAHIM, Mohammed, Hekmat (8) IBRAHIM, Mohammed, Hikmat (9) IBRAHIM, Muhammad, Heikmat (10) IBRAHIM, Muhammad, Hekmat (11) IBRAHIM, Muhammad, Hikmat ~~Position: Head of Operations Branch (Political Security Directorate)~~ Other Information: Former Head of Operations Branch (Political Security Directorate) Listed on: 24/01/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12480.

12. QADOUR Burhan

Title: Brigadier General a.k.a: (1) QADDOUR, Burhan (2) QADDUR, Burhan ~~Position: Head of Branch 291 (Damascus) of the army’s intelligence service.~~ Other Information: Former Head of Branch 291 (Damascus) of the army’s intelligence service. Listed on: 24/07/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12706.

13. AL-ABDULLAH Suhail

Title: ~~Colonel~~ Brigadier General a.k.a: (1) AL-ABDALLAH, Suhail (2) AL-ABDALLAH, Suheil (3) AL-ABDULLAH, Suheil Position: Head of the Latakia Branch of the air force’s intelligence service. Listed on: 24/07/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12714.

14. LUQA Hussam

Title: ~~Brigadier~~ Major General DOB: –/–/1964 POB: Damascus a.k.a: (1) LOUCA, Housam (2) LOUCA, Houssam (3) LOUCA, Husam (4) LOUCA, Hussam (5) LOUKA, Housam (6) LOUKA, Houssam (7) LOUKA, Husam (8) LOUKA, Hussam (9) LOUQA, Housam (10) LOUQA, Houssam (11) LOUQA, Husam (12) LOUQA, Hussam (13) LUKA, Housam (14) LUKA, Houssam (15) LUKA, Husam (16) LUKA, Hussam (17) LUQA, Housam (18) LUQA, Houssam (19) LUQA, Husam Position: ~~Head of the Homs branch of the Political Security Directorate~~ Other Information: Former Head of the Homs branch of the Political Security Directorate Listed on: 24/07/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12718.

15. AL-JARROUCHEH Ahmed

DOB: –/–/1957. a.k.a: (1) AL-JAROUCHA, Ahmad (2) AL-JAROUCHA, Ahmed (3) AL- JAROUCHAH, Ahmad (4) ALJAROUCHAH, Ahmed (5) AL-JAROUCHEH, Ahmad (6) AL- JAROUCHEH, Ahmed (7) AL-JAROUSHA, Ahmad (8) ALJAROUSHA, Ahmed (9) AL- JAROUSHEH, Ahmad (10) AL-JAROUSHEH, Ahmed (11) AL-JARROUCHEH, Ahmad ~~Position: Head of the foreign branch of General Intelligence (branch 279)~~ Other Information: ~~Responsible for General Intelligence arrangements in Syrian embassies~~ Former Head of the foreign branch of General Intelligence (branch 279) Listed on: 24/07/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12724.

16. AL WEZ Hazwan

Title: Dr. a.k.a: AL WAZZ, Hazwan ~~Position: Minister of Education~~ Other Information: Former Minister of Education Listed on: 16/10/2012 Last Updated: ~~31/05/2013~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 12772.

17. AL-SABBAN Bishr

DOB: –/–/1966 POB: Damascus, Syria a.k.a: (1) AL-SABBAN, Bishr, Mazin (2) AL- SABBAN, Mohammed Bishr Other Information: Former Governor of Damascus, who was appointed by, and is associated with, Bashar al-Assad. Supports the regime and is responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria, including engaging in discriminatory practices against Sunni communities within the capital. Listed on: 28/10/2016 Last Updated: ~~05/03/2019~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13386.

18. ABDUL-QADER Ahmad Sheik

a.k.a: (1) ABDULQUADER, Ahmad, al-Sheik (2) QADIR, Ahmad, Sheikh, Abdul Other Information: Former Governor of Quneitra. Previously Governor of Latakia. Listed on: 28/10/2016 Last Updated: ~~28/10/2016~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13387.

19. KHALAF Ghassan Omar

Title: Dr Other Information: Former Governor of Hama and closely associated with members of a regime-affiliated militia in Hama known as the Hama Brigade. Listed on: 28/10/2016 Last Updated: ~~28/10/2016~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13388.

20. AL-SAYYED Khayr Al-Din

a.k.a: (1) AL-SAYYED, Khaireddin (2) AL-SAYYED, Khayr, al-Din, Abdul-Sattar (3) AL- SAYYED, Kheir, Eddin (4) AL-SAYYED, Kheredden (5) AL-SAYYED, Mohamed, Khair (6) ASAYED, Kheir, Eddib (7) AS-SAYYED, Khairuddin Other Information: Former Governor of Idlib. Associated with the regime’s Minister of Awqaf, Dr Mohammad Abdul-Satar al-Sayyed, who is his brother. Listed on: 28/10/2016 Last Updated: ~~28/10/2016~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13389.

21. AL-HASAN Nabil

DOB: –/–/1963. POB: Aleppo a.k.a: AL-HASSAN, Nabil ~~Position: Minister of Water Resources~~ Other Information: Former Minister of Water Resources Listed on: 14/11/2016 Last Updated: ~~15/11/2016~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13405.

22. AL-GHARBI Abdullah

DOB: –/–/1962. POB: Damascus a.k.a: AL-QIRBI, Abdullah ~~Position: Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection~~ Other Information: Former Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Listed on: 14/11/2016 Last Updated: ~~15/11/2016~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13407.

23. DURGHAM Duraid

~~Position: Governor of the Central Bank of Syria~~ Other Information: Former Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Listed on: 14/11/2016 Last Updated: ~~15/11/2016~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13413.

24. WANUS Ali

Title: ~~Brigadier~~ Major General DOB: 05/02/1964. a.k.a: WANNOUS, Ali Other Information: Holds the rank of ~~Brigadier~~ Major General, in post after May 2011. He is associated with the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre. Listed on: 18/07/2017 Last Updated: ~~18/07/2017~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13494.

25. YOUSEF Mohamed Mazen Ali

DOB: 17/05/1969. POB: Damascus Countryside, Syria ~~Position: Minister of Industry~~ Other Information: Former Minister of Industry. Appointed in January 2018. Listed on: 27/02/2018 Last Updated: ~~27/02/2018~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13613.

26. ~~JAMALEDDINE Nazir Ahmad~~ NAZER Jamal Eddin Mohammed

DOB: ~~–/–/1962~~ 02/01/1962 POB: Damascus, Syria a.k.a: (1) JAMALEDDINE, ~~Nazir, Ahmad,~~ Mohammed (2) NAZIR, Ahmad Nationality: Syrian Passport Details: N 011612445, issue no. 002-17-L022286 (place of issue: Syrian Arab Republic) National Identification no: 010-3028342 (Place of issue: Syrian Arab Republic) Position: Cofounder and majority shareholder of Apex Development and Projects LLC and founder of A’ayan Company for Projects and Equipment Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria with significant investments in the construction industry, including a controlling 90 % stake in Apex Development and Projects LLC, which has entered into a USD 34,8 million joint venture for the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Through his participation in the Marota City development, ~~Nazir Ahmad JamalEddine~~ Jamal Eddin Mohammed Nazer benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: ~~22/01/2019~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13753.

27. ~~QADDOUR Hayan Mohammad Nazem~~ KADDOUR Hayan

DOB: ~~–/–/1970.~~ (1) 14/07/1970 (2) 24/07/1970 POB: Damascus, Syria a.k.a: (1) NAZEM, Hayyan, Kaddour, bin, Mohammed (2) QADDOUR Hayan Mohammad Nazem Nationality: Syrian Nationality: (1) Syrian (2) Swiss Passport Details: X4662433 (place of issue: Switzerland); N 004599905 (place of issue: Syrian Arab Republic) Position: Primary Shareholder of Exceed Development and Investment Company Other Information: Leading businessperson operating in Syria, who holds a 67 % stake in Exceed Development and Investment, which has entered into a USD 17,7 million joint venture for the construction of Marota City, a regime- backed luxury residential and commercial development. Through his participation in the Marota City development, Hayan Mohammad Nazem Qaddour benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. Listed on: 22/01/2019 Last Updated: ~~22/01/2019~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13761.

28. AL-AZAB Imad Muwaffaq

DOB: –/–/1970. POB: Damascus Countryside Position: Minister of Information Listed on: 04/03/2019 Last Updated: ~~04/03/2019~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13773.

29. IBRAHIM Bassam Bashir

DOB: –/–/1960. POB: Hama Other Information: Minister of Higher Education. Appointed in November 2018. Listed on: 04/03/2019 Last Updated: ~~04/03/2019~~ 22/05/2019 Group ID: 13774.

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OFSI Notice

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/798

May 24, 2019

May 22, 2019: EU, OFSI remove 4 from Iraq sanctions program

On Wednesday, UK regulators implemented Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/808 by removing the following entities from its Iraq sanctions program:

1. DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF BAGHDAD ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION

Address: PO Box 24042, Al-Jumhuriya Street, Building 66, Baghdad, Iraq.Other Information: Funds or financial assets or economic resources received on or after 23 May 2003 are not to be regarded as frozen nor required to be transferred to the successor arrangements to the DFI Listed on: 05/05/2004 Last Updated: ~~21/02/2013~~ 22/05/0219 Group ID: 8071.

2. IDRISI CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY

a.k.a: ICEC Address: Museum Square, Karkh, PO Box 14077, Baghdad, Iraq.Other Information: Funds or financial assets or economic resources received on or after 23 May 2003 are not to be regarded as frozen nor required to be transferred to the successor arrangements to the DFI Listed on: 05/05/2004 Last Updated: ~~21/02/2013~~ 22/05/0219 Group ID: 8106.

3. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY Address: Rashid Street, PO Box 11387, Baghdad, Iraq.Other Information: Funds or financial assets or economic resources received on or after 23 May 2003 are not to be regarded as frozen nor required to be transferred to the successor arrangements to the DFI Listed on: 05/05/2004 Last Updated: ~~21/02/2013~~ 22/05/0219 Group ID: 8138.

4. STATE ENTERPRISE FOR FERTILIZER INDUSTRIES

Address: PO Box 74, Basrah, Iraq.Other Information: Funds or financial assets or economic resources received on or after 23 May 2003 are not to be regarded as frozen nor required to be transferred to the successor arrangements to the DFI Listed on: 05/05/2004 Last Updated: ~~21/02/201~~3 22/05/0219 Group ID: 8179.

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OFSI Notice

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/808

May 24, 2019

May 17, 2019: EU, OFSI amend 1, remove 1 from counter terror sanctions

Last Friday, UK regulators implemented Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/791 by amending the following ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida counter terror listing:

ISLAMIC STATE IN IRAQ AND THE LEVANT – KHORASAN (ISIL-K)

a.k.a: (1) ISIL Khorasan (2) ISIL’s South Asia Branch (3) ISIS Wilayat Khorasan (4) Islamic State’s Khorasan Province (5) South Asian Chapter of ISIL Other Information: UN Ref QDe.161. (Listing to be treated as temporary for 30 days from the date of listing by the UNor until the EU adds the new listing to an existing sanctions regulation (whichever is sooner) in accordance with Policing and Crime Act 2017). [UN Listing (formerly temporary listing, in accordance with Policing and Crime Act 2017)]. Listed on: 15/05/2019 Last Updated: ~~15/05/2019~~ 17/05/2019 Group ID: 13788.

Under the same regulation, they also removed:

SALEH AL-SAADI, Nessim Ben Mohamed Al-Cherif Ben Mohamed

DOB: (1) 30/11/1974. (2) 20/11/1974. POB: (1) Haidra Al-Qasreen (2)-(3) -, (1) Tunisia (2) Lebanon (3)Algeria a.k.a: (1) GEORGE, Dia, el Haak (2) GEORGE, Diael, Haak (3) GEORGE, El Dia, Haak (4) SAADI, Nassim Nationality: Tunisian Passport Details: M788331 (Tunisian). Issued on 28 Sept 2001. Expired on 27 Sept 2006 Address: (1) Via Cefalonia 11, Milan, Italy (Domicile, last known address).(2) Via Monte Grappa 15, Arluno, Milan, Italy.Other Information: UN Ref QI.S.148.03. Arrested on 9 Oct 2002. In detention in Italy until 27 Apr 2012. Sentenced in absentia to 20 years of imprisonment by the Tunis Military Court on 11 May 2005 for membership of a terrorist organisation. Father’s name is Mohamed Sharif. Mother’s name is Fatima. Also referred to as Abou Anis and Abu Anis. Listed on: 18/11/2003 Last Updated: ~~17/06/2011~~ 17/05/2019 Group ID: 7871.

from the same program.

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OFSI removal notice

OFSI amendment notice

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/791

May 24, 2019

May 17, 2019: EU extends Syria sanctions for another year

Syria: EU renews sanctions against the regime by one year

On 17 May 2019, the Council extended EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime until 1 June 2020. In line with the EU strategy on Syria, the EU decided to maintain its restrictive measures against the Syrian regime and its supporters as the repression of civilian population continues.

The Council also removed 5 deceased persons from the list, as well as one entity which ceased to exist and one entity for which there were no longer grounds to keep it under restrictive measures. The list now includes 270 persons and 70 entities targeted by a travel ban and an asset freeze for being responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria, benefiting from or supporting the regime, and/or being associated with such persons or entities.

More broadly, sanctions currently in place against Syria include an oil embargo, restrictions on certain investments, a freeze of the assets of the Syrian central bank held in the EU, export restrictions on equipment and technology that might be used for internal repression as well as on equipment and technology for the monitoring or interception of internet or telephone communications.

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EU Notice