Nsdc ukraine special economic and other restrictive measures sanctions

Following the social unrest in the Middle East and parts of Africa, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a number of UN Resolutions over the last few years. These UN Resolutions introduced restrictive measures against certain countries, persons, entities and bodies involved in, among other things, serious human rights abuses. Amongst others, restrictive measures have been imposed by the UNSC in view of the situation in Iran, Cote d’Ivoire and Libya. … [Read more...] about European Union (EU) Imposes More and More Sanctions and Restrictive Measures: Compliance is an Absolute Necessity

According to North Korea’s state-run news agencies, Kim Jong-un told the leadership of his Workers’ Party in April that Pyongyang would shift its focus away from the development of nuclear weapons and “concentrate all efforts of the whole party and country on the socialist economic construction.” His remarks followed the imposition of unprecedented global sanctions on North Korea’s economy, possible after China signed the United Nations sanctions plan in response to Kim’s sixth nuclear test. … [Read more...] about Report: Kim Jong-Un Urging China to Invest in Special ‘Economic Zones’

Article 48 of the Policy on Development of Automobile Industry: The Chinese shares of Chinese-foreign equity joint ventures manufacturing complete automobiles, special automobiles, agricultural vehicles and motorcycles shall not be less than 50%. When the listed stock companies of complete automobile, special vehicles, agricultural vehicles and motorcycles sell corporate shares to the public, one of the Chinese legal persons shall comparatively hold the stock which shall more than the sum of shares of foreign legal persons. The same foreign investor may establish less than two (inclusive) equity joint ventures in China manufacturing complete automobiles of the same category (passenger cars, commercial cars and motorcycles); if it acquires other domestic auto manufacturing enterprises jointly with a Chinese party in its equity joint venture partners, it may not be limited to two enterprises. If an overseas enterprise with the qualification of a corporate that relatively control another … [Read more...] about China State Council Approves Adjustment of Special Access Management Measures in Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone

press release published on 6 March 2017, the EU informs the Democratic Republic of Congo that it remains ready to impose new targeted sanctions as a result of the serious human rights violations that have recently occurred in Congo, the refusal of President Joseph Kabila to stand down at the end of his term and the general blockage of the December 2016 political agreement. The press release states that: “The EU reminds political leaders and members of the security forces that it is prepared to adopt new individual restrictions measures against those responsible for serious human rights violations or for incitement to violence and those who would obstruct a consensual and peaceful solution to the crisis, one that respects the aspiration of the people of the DRC to elect their representatives. The EU invites the High Representative to initiate work to this end.” … [Read more...] about Potential New EU Restrictive Measures on Democratic Republic of Congo

“The ABA recognizes the need for DHS to ensure that individuals attend their hearings in removal proceedings and otherwise meet their obligations in the immigration process,” she concludes. “However, we must do so by means that are humane, fair, and effective and that upholds our values as a country.” … [Read more...] about ABA asks DHS to consider less restrictive measures than ankle monitors for asylum seekers