Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Burundi
Blocks Property and Bans Entry for Burundi Violence Supporters
What it does
Agencies must block and freeze property of identified persons, prohibit transactions, and suspend their U.S. entry.
Real-world impact
- Freezes assets of listed individuals and entities in U.S. possession.
- Bars entry into the United States for persons meeting specified criteria.
- Prohibits donations, financial support, and transactions with blocked persons.
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Summary
This order declares a national emergency over the situation in Burundi and blocks the property of people and groups who have contributed to violence, political repression, or actions that threaten Burundi's stability. It also suspends entry into the United States for such persons.
The order prohibits donations and other transactions with blocked individuals or entities and forbids efforts to evade these sanctions. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, is directed to implement rules, identify those to be blocked, and report to Congress.
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