Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Rwanda and Delegating Authority With Respect to Other United Nations Arms Embargoes
Prohibits Arms Sales to Rwanda and Delegates Enforcement Authority
What it does
Agencies must enforce a United States ban on arms sales to Rwanda and suspend or terminate related licenses.
Real-world impact
- Stops United States persons from exporting weapons and military parts to Rwanda.
- Permits agencies to suspend or end existing export licenses and authorizations.
- Gives enforcement authority to the departments that control arms and exports.
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Summary
This order bans the sale or supply of arms and related materiel to Rwanda by United States persons, from United States territory, or using United States-registered vessels or aircraft. It also prohibits willful attempts to evade these restrictions.
The order delegates enforcement to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, directs all agencies to take measures including suspending or terminating licenses, and exempts United Nations missions authorized to have such items. It implements United Nations Security Council Resolution 918.
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