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Sanctions against Haiti

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The UK has introduced a sanctions regime designed to target criminal actors, gangs and their financiers whose actions are causing instability in Haiti, pursuant to The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022, which enter into force on 28 December 2022. The restrictive measures consist of: financial sanctions measures through a targeted asset freeze on designated persons and prohibitions on making funds or economic resources available; trade sanctions, including restrictions on the trade in military goods and military…

On November 28, the EU published legislation which allows for restrictive measures against gang leaders in Haiti and their financiers. So far, only one person has been designated. See here and here for relevant Regulation and Council Decision. This is the first time that the EU has imposed sanctions against Haiti. The Regulation and Council Decision create a framework for introducing: travel restrictions;a targeted arms embargo;the freezing of funds and economic resources of persons, entities…