Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Mali
Headline: Blocks Property and Bars Entry for Persons Linked to Mali
What it does: Agencies must block assets and deny United States entry to persons involved in violence, trafficking, human rights abuses, or corruption related to Mali.
- Freezes assets and bans transactions with individuals or groups linked to Mali violence.
- Suspends visas and entry for covered foreign individuals unless entry serves United States interests.
- Requires federal agencies to enforce restrictions and submit reports to Congress.
Summary
This order declares a national emergency over the situation in Mali and blocks property of people who threaten peace, carry out attacks, traffic drugs or people, commit human rights abuses, or engage in corruption related to Mali.
It also suspends their entry into the United States and prohibits donations, transactions, and support for those blocked. The Treasury Secretary, with the State Department, will identify listed persons, issue rules, and agencies must enforce the measures and report to Congress.
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