Blocking Property of Persons Who Threaten International Stabilization Efforts in the Western Balkans

2001-06-29Executive Order 13219
Signed by: George W. Bush
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Headline: Blocks Property of Individuals and Groups Threatening Western Balkans

What it does: Agencies must block and freeze property and prohibit transactions with listed and designated persons threatening Western Balkans stability.

Real World Impact:
  • Freezes assets of listed individuals and organizations within U.S. control.
  • Prohibits U.S. persons from donating money, goods, or services to designated parties.
  • Bars transactions that evade sanctions and outlaws conspiracies to violate the order.
Topics: sanctions, regional security, Balkans, asset freezes

Summary

This order declares a national emergency and freezes the assets of people and groups that threaten peace and stability in the Western Balkans. It immediately blocks property in the United States or under U.S. control for the individuals and organizations listed in the Annex and for anyone later designated under the order.

U.S. persons are prohibited from donating money, goods, or services to those designated, and all federal agencies are directed to enforce the freezes and rules to protect international stabilization efforts and U.S. personnel.

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