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… Humanitarian Iraq Justice Libya MH17 Peace and Security Peacekeeping Protection of Civilians Regional Organisations Sanctions South Sudan Sudan Syria Ukraine Yemen UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL Statement by HE Mr Gary Quinlan, Ambassador … the Council needs to be ready to fully utilise the tools available. The Council's willingness to establish new sanctions regimes in Yemen and CAR, and to consider doing so in South Sudan, has been welcome. But sanctions will only work as a policy tool if properly implemented. This requires closer engagement with affected States, …
… the Security Council but we feel that it would be most unwise to press things against the Dutch too far. In the past, sanctions have not been imposed by the Security Council on States such as the neighbours of Greece or against other Soviet … have violated the Charter. In the light of that very recent past, we feel that it would not be appropriate to threaten sanctions against a State such as the Netherlands, which, apart from this one episode, has been a faithful member of the … the Security Council but we feel that it would be most unwise to press things against the Dutch too far. In the past, sanctions have not been imposed by the Security Council on States such as the neighbours of Greece or against other Soviet …
… necessity for revision of League machinery. Mr Lyons, in declaring the Commonwealth policy in regard to the raising of sanctions, indicated that an examination of the League system, in the light of the experience of the last six months, was … of the strengthening of the obligations under Article 16, especially in their automatic application, including military sanctions against a declared aggressor. At the other end of the scale is the view for the weakening of the obligation by eliminating all the coercive and repressive articles such as the sanctions under Article 16, thereby abandoning the policy of collective security, and relying purely on the League's moral …
… is due to expire in March 2016. Al-Nusrah Front was also listed by the UNSC on 30 May 2013 for ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions, which Australia implements under CotUNA and the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Al-Qaida) Regulations 2008. The ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida listing will not be affected by the current review … is due to expire in March 2016. Al-Nusrah Front was also listed by the UNSC on 30 May 2013 for ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions, which Australia implements under CotUNA and the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Al-Qaida) Regulations …
… is due to expire in March 2016. Al-Nusrah Front was also listed by the UNSC on 30 May 2013 for ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions, which Australia implements under CotUNA and the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Al-Qaida) Regulations 2008. The ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida listing will not be affected by the current review … is due to expire in March 2016. Al-Nusrah Front was also listed by the UNSC on 30 May 2013 for ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions, which Australia implements under CotUNA and the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions – Al-Qaida) Regulations …
… in its entirety under Part 4 of the Charter of the United Nations Act in December 2001 for the purpose of financial sanctions. Advice for people wanting to donate The Australian Government is actively monitoring the humanitarian situation … which have strong procedures in place to manage risks and comply with counter-terrorism financing and Australian sanctions laws. Donated goods may not meet the needs of the affected population and can be inappropriate for the climate and … terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code and it is also a designated entity subject to counter-terrorism financing sanctions under Australian sanctions law. Under the Criminal Code it is a criminal offence to fund terrorist organisations, …
… Thematic issues DPRK North Korea Sanctions FOREIGN MINISTER Foreign Minister Bob Carr has welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2087 which further tightens … controls on the supply of prohibited nuclear and ballistic items to North Korea and extends existing financial and travel sanctions to persons and entities with direct links to North Korean missile programs. "With its December 12 rocket launch, … office: (02) 6277 7500 DFAT Media Liaison: (02) 6261 1555 Last Updated: 18 June 2015 … Thematic issues DPRK North Korea Sanctions FOREIGN MINISTER Foreign Minister Bob Carr has welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2087 which further tightens …
… about the political risks in Zimbabwe, and the track record of Mr Mugabe and ZANU-PF. Australia's financial and travel sanctions will remain in place for the present. These sanctions target individuals who have been responsible for, or involved in, acts to undermine the rule of law, corruption, violence and intimidation. The sanctions do not impact on the broader population in Zimbabwe. Since 2002, Australia has also applied a ban on …
… In October 2018, the Minister for Foreign Affairs imposed new targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on members of the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw), in response to the release of the full report of … against ethnic minorities. DFAT has updated the Consolidated List following the entry into force of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons – Myanmar) List 2018 to reflect these new listings. Download the updated Consolidated List … In October 2018, the Minister for Foreign Affairs imposed new targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on members of the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw). … New listings for Myanmar …
… from the African Union in March 2013 and readmitted in 2016. Economic and trade information Central African Republic sanctions regime Travel information Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au Read the travel advice for Central African …