Questions and answers

What countries are sanctioned by OFAC?

What countries are sanctioned by OFAC?

Currently, sanctioned countries include the Balkans, Belarus, Burma, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and Zimbabwe.

Who is included in OFAC list?

As part of its enforcement efforts, OFAC publishes a list of individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries. It also lists individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs that are not country-specific.

Which country is not listed in OFAC sanctions?

In cases where a country is comprehensively embargoed, ALL transactions are prohibited with that country, including exporting to, importing from, financial transactions with, or providing services to. Countries with comprehensive or extensive sanctions include Iran, Cuba, Sudan, Syria, and North Korea.

Can you tell someone they are on the OFAC list?

Can I tell the customer they are on the OFAC list? You are permitted to inform customer they are on the OFAC list, and that is the reason their assets were blocked or transaction rejected.

What countries does the US not trade with?

Combined, the Treasury Department, the Commerce Department and the State Department list embargoes against 29 countries or territories: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, China (PR), Côte d’Ivoire, Crimea Region, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq.

Where is OFAC’s country list for United States?

Where is OFAC’s Country List? What countries do I need to worry about in terms of U.S. sanctions? | U.S. Department of the Treasury Where is OFAC’s Country List? What countries do I need to worry about in terms of U.S. sanctions?

Who was Sher Afgan Khan and what did he do?

Ali Quli Istajlu, also known by his later, given name of Sher Afgan Khan ( Persian: شيرافگن خان ‎) was a Turkoman who initially served the Safavids, and later became a Mughal courtier, becoming the jagirdar of Burdwan in West Bengal (1605–1607).

Who is the Office of Foreign Assets Control?

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is part of the United States Treasury Department. OFAC manages the United States government’s sanctions and embargo programs, as well as the Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) and Blocked Persons lists.

What was the UNSC Resolution on Afghanistan in 2011?

June 17, 2011 – UNSC Resolution 1988 (2011), which establishes the Afghanistan sanctions regime, is a tangible sign of support by the international community for Afghan reconciliation efforts. At the same time, the resolution contributes to ongoing efforts to combat the insurgency.