Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria
Blocks Property and Suspends Entry of Persons Linked to Syria
What it does
Agencies must identify, block assets, impose sanctions, restrict financial ties, and suspend entry for persons linked to the Syria situation.
Real-world impact
- Freezes and blocks assets of targeted individuals and entities in the United States.
- Limits loans, correspondent banking, and other financial dealings with sanctioned parties.
- Denies visas and bars entry to designated persons, and prohibits donations or support.
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Summary
This order declares a national emergency over the situation in and related to Syria and blocks the property of people contributing to that situation. It directs the Treasury and State departments to identify and sanction responsible individuals and entities, including current or former Turkish officials and those who support them.
Sanctions include freezing assets, limiting loans and banking access, denying visas and barring entry, and prohibiting donations or transactions with listed persons to address threats to U.S. national security and protect civilians.
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