Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Côte d'Ivoire

2006-02-10Executive Order 13396
Signed by: George W. Bush
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Headline: Blocks Property of Persons Contributing to Côte d'Ivoire Conflict

What it does: Agencies must block and freeze property of designated persons contributing to the Côte d'Ivoire conflict and enforce prohibitions on transactions with them.

Real World Impact:
  • Freezes assets of designated individuals and groups within U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Bans U.S. persons from providing funds, goods, or services to listed persons.
  • Treasury can add or remove names and issue rules to enforce measures.
Topics: sanctions, national security, foreign conflict, financial restrictions

Summary

This order declares a national emergency over the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire and blocks property of people who contribute to that conflict. It prohibits U.S. persons from transferring funds, goods, or services to those listed or designated, and it bans transactions that evade these measures.

The Treasury Secretary, after consulting the Secretary of State, is authorized to list or remove persons, issue rules, and direct agencies to enforce these prohibitions to help stop violence and support peace and humanitarian efforts.

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