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Financial Intelligence Units in Central African Republic Strengthen Sanctions Enforcement

The United Nations Security Council has announced updates to its Consolidated List of individuals and entities subject to sanctions measures, including those related to the Central African Republic (CAR).

Updates to the Consolidated List

On August 5, 2020, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning CAR updated its list. The changes include new additions and delistings of individuals and entities subject to assets freeze and travel ban measures.

Rationale behind the updates

The sanctions were reaffirmed in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2339 (2017) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. The updates aim to strengthen enforcement of sanctions measures against those responsible for undermining peace, stability, and security in CAR.

Accessing the Consolidated List

The Consolidated List is accessible in XML, PDF, and HTML formats and in all six official languages of the UN at https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list. Member States are encouraged to consult the Committee’s website regularly for updates on the sanctions list, which includes narrative summaries of reasons for listing.

Additional Resources

The 2127 Sanctions Committee has also made accessible on its website narrative summaries of reasons for listing, available via the URL https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2127/sanctions-list-materials/summaries. The updated Consolidated List reflects the latest developments in the sanctions regime aimed at promoting peace and stability in CAR.

Key Takeaways

  • Updates to the Consolidated List aim to strengthen enforcement of sanctions measures against those responsible for undermining peace, stability, and security in CAR.
  • The list includes narrative summaries of reasons for listing and is accessible in multiple formats and languages.
  • Member States are encouraged to consult the Committee’s website regularly for updates on the sanctions list.