Frequently Asked Questions

1145. What if a governing institution in Afghanistan is led by an individual who has been blocked pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations?

1145 … Generally, the designation of an individual with a leadership role in a governing institution does not itself block the governing institution. Accordingly, engaging in a routine interaction with a governing institution in which a blocked individual is an official, but that does not directly… Read more

1158. On January 17, 2024, the Department of State (State) announced the designation of Ansarallah under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended, effective February 16, 2024. What will be the impact of this action? What steps are the U.S. government taking to ensure that commercial goods and humanitarian assistance continues to flow to the Yemeni people?

1158 … Following the designation of Ansarallah (commonly referred to as “the Houthis”) under E.O. 13224, as amended, on February 16, 2024, OFAC will add the group to the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. As a result of… Read more

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