Blocking Property of UNITA and ProhibitingCertain Transactions With Respect to UNITA
Blocks UNITA Property and Prohibits Certain Angola Transactions
What it does
Federal agencies must block UNITA-related property and enforce bans on certain diamond imports and specified sales and transport services to Angola while the Treasury issues implementing rules.
Real-world impact
- Blocks UNITA assets and financial interests in the United States.
- Prohibits import of Angolan diamonds without Certificate of Origin.
- Restricts U.S. sales of mining equipment, vehicles, and transport services to Angola.
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Summary
This order blocks all property in the United States or controlled by U.S. persons that belongs to UNITA or designated senior UNITA officials and their adult family members. It also bans importing Angolan diamonds without a government Certificate of Origin and stops U.S. persons from selling mining equipment, motor vehicles, watercraft, spare parts, and related transport services to certain parts of Angola except through designated entry points.
The Treasury Secretary, with the State Department, will identify officials, designate entry points and areas, set humanitarian exemptions, and issue rules for enforcement.
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