Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic
Headline: Blocks Property of People Fueling Central African Republic Conflict
What it does: Agencies must block and prevent transactions involving property of listed persons and take steps needed to enforce these sanctions.
- Blocks and freezes assets of people tied to Central African Republic violence.
- Prohibits donations, and bans transfers of funds, goods, or services to listed persons.
- Suspends entry into the United States for persons meeting the listing criteria.
Summary
This order declares a national emergency over the conflict in the Central African Republic and blocks property of people who are contributing to violence, human rights abuses, or undermining the political transition. It directs U.S. officials to block and stop transfers of funds, goods, or services to those listed or determined by the Treasury in consultation with the State Department, prohibits donations to them, and suspends their entry into the United States. The Treasury may issue rules, list or remove persons, and agencies must enforce the order.
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