Sanctions
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 06:19
The U.S. Treasury designated three entities for sanctions for procuring military equipment for Hezbollah, part of an intensified bid to isolate Iran and its proxies.
Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 06:11
U.S. sanctions have not worked and the factors that led to the embargo have changed. A rapprochement would be in both U.S. and Sudanese interests.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - 06:48
Burundi is facing tough times ahead as donors move to suspend aid and the West threatens diplomatic isolation.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 06:54
Some regional experts want the United States and European Union to consider imposing economic and political penalties on Azerbaijan to put pressure on Baku to respect basic individual freedoms.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 07:29
The United States on Tuesday warned both sides fighting in South Sudan to down arms or face sanctions that have already been authorized by the UN Security Council.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 07:27
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should impose a ban on the supply or transfer to South Sudan from or through territories or by nationals of all UN member states, a team of experts from the wold body said in a new report.
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 06:39
The United States Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, Donald E. Booth, on Wednesday has discussed with Sudan’s foreign minister, Ibrahim Ghandour, the outstanding issues between the two countries.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 07:16
The United States on Wednesday circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution proposing an arms embargo and targeted sanctions against South Sudan if President Salva Kiir refuses to sign a peace accord ending the country's civil war.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 07:13
Russia said Thursday it needs more time to study a draft UN resolution on imposing an arms embargo and sanctions on South Sudan if President Salva Kiir refuses to sign a peace deal.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 08:12
The United States and Britain pushed for UN sanctions against South Sudan's government Tuesday, over its failure to sign a peace deal to end a brutal two-year civil war.