Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia

2010-04-15Executive Order 13536
Signed by: Barack Obama
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Headline: Blocks Property of Persons Contributing to Somali Conflict

What it does: Agencies must block and freeze property of listed or designated persons tied to Somalia-related violence, piracy, or arms activities.

Real World Impact:
  • Freezes assets of designated individuals and groups within United States jurisdiction.
  • Prohibits donations, funds, goods, or services to blocked persons.
  • Makes it illegal to evade sanctions or conspire to violate them.
Topics: sanctions, foreign policy, humanitarian aid, maritime security

Summary

This order declares a national emergency over the worsening violence, piracy, and arms transfers in Somalia. It blocks all property in the United States, property that comes into the United States, and property under United States persons' control for people listed in the Annex or designated by the Treasury Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of State.

People and groups are designated for threatening Somalia's peace, obstructing humanitarian aid, supplying arms, or materially supporting those activities. The Treasury Secretary is authorized to enforce rules, and all agencies must help implement the order.

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