Global Affairs issued an explainer on new sanctions against seven individuals and three entities linked to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) under the Special Economic Measures (Sudan) Regulations. The sanctions impose an asset freeze, dealings prohibition, and entry ban on those supporting violence and instability in Sudan, including military leaders, intelligence officials, a weapons manufacturer, a financial institution, and a front company.

The UK ECJU updated guidance for exporters on Russian sanctions evasion, clarifying risk levels in export licence assessments for Common High Priority List items with uncertain end-use or diversion risks.

OFSI updated contact details for DBT’s trade sanctions licensing bodies, including OTSI. It also adjusted the 'Iran (human rights)' regime reference to 'Iran' regime.

DFAT issued a guidance note on export prohibitions to Russia and specified Ukrainian regions, detailing restricted goods, services, and compliance responsibilities.

The State Department issued a fact sheet detailing sanctions on eight entities trading in Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals and identifying eight vessels as blocked property under E.O. 13846, targeting Iran’s illicit oil exports funding destabilizing activities.

DFAT: The Australian Sanctions Office will enhance the PAX Portal in the coming months, focusing on improving the sanctions permit application process. Updates will be communicated via the portal.

MOFA New Zealand published a joint statement by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, established in October 2024 after Russia’s veto disbanded the UN 1718 Panel, assists in enforcing DPRK-related UNSCRs by investigating sanctions violations and enforcement efforts. Participating states reaffirm commitment to global nonproliferation and urge collective action against DPRK’s WMD and missile threats.

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Global Affairs published a joint statement by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, established in October 2024 after Russia’s veto disbanded the UN 1718 Panel, assists in enforcing DPRK-related UNSCRs by investigating sanctions violations and enforcement efforts. Participating states reaffirm commitment to global nonproliferation and urge collective action against DPRK’s WMD and missile threats.

State published a joint statement by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, established in October 2024 after Russia’s veto disbanded the UN 1718 Panel, assists in enforcing DPRK-related UNSCRs by investigating sanctions violations and enforcement efforts. Participating states reaffirm commitment to global nonproliferation and urge collective action against DPRK’s WMD and missile threats.