EU sanctions 28 Belarusian media figures and officials
The European Union has sanctioned 28 judges, journalists and security personnel in Belarus. According to an EU statement, they are accused of ongoing internal repression and human rights violations in Belarus. The sanctions list includes Irina Akulovich, director general of the BelTA state news agency; Nikita Rachilovsky, host of the Senate television programme on the […]
Top ship registries launch shared database to combat sanction evasion
The rise of the dark fleet has made the issue of enforcement even more important. With a new database, efforts are being made to prevent these ships from changing flags. The new Registry Information Sharing Agreement, which includes the world’s largest ship registries such as Liberia, Panama and the Marshall Islands, has come together to […]
US lawmakers seek sanctions against Bangladeshi officials
Some members of the US Congress have called for sanctions against the Bangladeshi authorities under Sheikh Hasina, who fled the prime ministership. But the US government is pleased that a new interim government has been appointed in the country. The interim government, led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, was sworn in on Thursday with […]
Rejection decision for billionaire who wants to get off the sanctions list
Igor Makarov’s appeal against Canada’s decision to sanction him following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been rejected. The court ruled against Makarov, who was allegedly besieged by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ‘cronies’, thus confirming that Canada was right in its decision. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada was entitled to do its due diligence […]
UK imposes new sanctions on Belarus on election anniversary
The United Kingdom, acting in coordination with its international partners, has announced sanctions against 4 individuals and 3 organisations in Belarus. The sanctions are in response to Belarus’s human rights abuses and continued facilitation of Russia’s occupation of Ukraine. A planned fund of £2.5 million has also been announced to support the survival of Belarusian […]