Blocking Property of Certain Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus

2006-06-20Executive Order 13405
Signed by: George W. Bush
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Headline: Blocks Property of Persons Undermining Belarus Democratic Processes

What it does: Agencies must block and freeze U.S. property and bar transactions with persons who undermine Belarus' democracy, commit political repression, or engage in public corruption.

Real World Impact:
  • Freezes property and assets in the United States of listed persons.
  • Prohibits donations, transactions, and assistance to designated individuals or entities.
  • Requires federal agencies and Treasury to enforce blocks and issue rules.
Topics: sanctions, Belarus, democracy, human rights, anti-corruption

Summary

This order declares a national emergency and blocks property of certain members of the Government of Belarus and others who undermined democratic processes, including the March 2006 elections, committed political repression, or engaged in public corruption.

It freezes assets and forbids donations or transactions with listed or designated persons, directs the Treasury to enforce the blocks and write implementing rules, and requires federal agencies to take steps to carry out the prohibitions to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

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