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Slovenia Imposes Financial Sanctions and Embargoes on Countries Amid International Tensions

The Slovenian government has announced a series of financial sanctions and embargoes against several countries worldwide, aimed at curbing international terrorism, human rights violations, and other nefarious activities.

Targeted Countries

As of June 2024, Slovenia is enforcing sanctions against 43 countries, including:

  • Afghanistan
  • Belarus
  • Burma (Myanmar)
  • China
  • Cuba
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Ethiopia
  • Hong Kong
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • North Korea
  • Russia
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Ukraine
  • Venezuela
  • Yemen

Sanctions Programs

The sanctions programs are designed to target individuals and entities involved in:

• Terrorist financing • Money laundering • Human rights abuses • Other illicit activities

The measures include:

• Freezing of assets • Travel bans • Restrictions on trade and investment with the targeted countries

Additional Sanctions

Slovenia has also imposed sanctions on several Chinese military companies, citing concerns over their involvement in human rights abuses and national security risks. Additionally, the country is enforcing sanctions against entities involved in cyber-related activities, including hacking and espionage.

Rationale for Sanctions

The Slovenian government emphasizes that its sanctions are aimed at promoting international peace and stability, as well as protecting its own national interests. The measures are in line with European Union (EU) and international laws and regulations, designed to be effective in combating global threats without causing undue harm to innocent civilians or economies.

Full List of Sanctioned Countries

The full list of countries subject to Slovenian financial sanctions and embargoes can be found below:

  • Afghanistan-Related Sanctions
  • Balkans-Related Sanctions
  • Belarus Sanctions
  • Burma-Related Sanctions
  • Central African Republic Sanctions
  • Chinese Military Companies Sanctions
  • Counter Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions
  • Counter Terrorism Sanctions
  • Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act-Related Sanctions
  • Cuba Sanctions
  • Cyber-Related Sanctions
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions
  • Ethiopia-Related Sanctions
  • Foreign Interference in a United States Election Sanctions
  • Global Magnitsky Sanctions
  • Hong Kong-Related Sanctions
  • Hostages and Wrongfully Detained U.S. Nationals Sanctions
  • Iran Sanctions
  • Iraq-Related Sanctions
  • Lebanon-Related Sanctions
  • Libya Sanctions
  • Magnitsky Sanctions
  • Mali-Related Sanctions
  • Nicaragua-related Sanctions
  • Non-Proliferation Sanctions
  • North Korea Sanctions
  • Rough Diamond Trade Controls
  • Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions
  • Somalia Sanctions
  • South Sudan-Related Sanctions
  • Sudan and Darfur Sanctions
  • Syria Sanctions
  • Syria-Related Sanctions (Executive Order 13894 of 2019)
  • Transnational Criminal Organizations
  • Ukraine-/Russia-related Sanctions
  • Venezuela-Related Sanctions
  • West Bank-Related Sanctions
  • Yemen-related Sanctions