Yesterday, Her Majesty’s Treasury updated the following 3 Central African Republic sanctions listings, in line with Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1276/2014:

1. BOZIZE, Francois, YangouvondaDOB: 14/10/1946.
POB: Mouila, Gabon
Address:
POB: Mouila, Gabon
Address: Uganda
a.k.a: BOZIZE, Yangouvonda
Nationality: Gabonese Central African Republic
Other Information: Son of Mother’s name is Martine Kofio.

Group ID: 12998.

2, ADAM, NourredineDOB: (1) –/–/1970.(2) –/–/1969.(3) –/–/1971.
(4) 01/01/1970.
POB: Ndele, Central African Republic
Position: a) General, b) Minister for Security, c) Director General of theExtraordinary Committee for the Defence of Democratic Achievements

a.k.a: (1) ADAM, Mahamat, Nouradine

(2) ADAM, Nourreddine(3) ADAM, Nourreldine(4) ADAM, Nureldine

Nationality: Central African Republic

Passport No.: D00001184

Address: Birao, Central African Republic

Other Information: Noureddine is one of the original leaders of the Seleka. He hasbeen identified as both a General and the President of one of the armed rebelgroups of the Seleka, the Central PJCC, a group formally known as the Conventionof Patriots for Justice and Peace and whose acronym is also acknowledged as CPJP. He is also a former head of the “Fundamental” splinter group of the Convention ofPatriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP/F).

Group ID: 12999.

3. YAKETE, Levy

DOB: (1) 14/08/1964.

(2) –/–/1965.

POB: Bangui, Central African Republica.k.a: (1) YAKETE, Levi

(2) YAKITE, Levi

(3) YAKITE, Levy

Nationality: Central African Republic

Address: Nantes, France.

Other Information: Son of Father’s name is Pierre Yakete and mother’s name isJosephine Yamazon. On 17 December 2013, Yakite became the politicalcoordinator of the newly formed People’s Resistance Movement for Reforming ofthe Central African Republic anti-Balaka rebel group.

Group ID: 13000.

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1276/2014

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Financial Sanctions: Christmas Period

Please be advised that the Sanctions and Illicit Finance Team will be operating with reduced staff during the Christmas period (Monday 22 December to Friday 2 January).

We will continue to deal with urgent matters, but encourage you to submit licence requests at the earliest opportunity prior to this period, to enable us to effectively prioritise requests.

If you have any questions regarding this email, do not reply to it but contact: financialsanctions@hmtreasury.gsi.gov.uk.

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On Monday, December 8th, Swiss regulators added the following 3 persons to their Consolidated List under the Yemen sanctions program:

SSID: 85-29611 Foreign identifier: YEi.001 Name: Abd al-Khaliq al-Huthi

Sex: M DOB: 1984 Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abd-al-Khaliq al-Huthi b) Abd-al-Khaliq Badr-al-Din al Huthi c) ‘Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Huthi Low quality a.k.a.: Abu-YunusNationality: Yemen

Justification: a) Huthi military commander b) Abd al-Khaliq al-Huthi was designated forsanctions on 7 Nov 2014 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014), asmeeting the designation criteria set, out in paragraphs 17 and 18 of the resolution. Otherinformation: a) Abd al-Khaliq al-Huthi has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security,or stability of Yemen, such as acts that obstruct the implementation of the agreement of 23Nov 2011 between the Government of Yemen and those in opposition to it, which providesfor a peaceful transition of power in Yemen, and acts that obstruct the political process inYemen. b) In late Oct 2013, Abd al-Khaliq al-Huthi led a group of fighters dressed in Yemeni,military uniforms in an attack on locations in Dimaj, Yemen. The ensuing fighting, resulted inmultiple deaths. c) In late Sep 2014, an unknown number of unidentified fighters allegedlywere, prepared to attack diplomatic facilities in Sana’a, Yemen, upon receiving orders from,the Abd al-Khaliq al-Huthi. On 30 Aug 2014, al-Huthi coordinated to move weapons, fromAmran to a protest camp in Sana’a. Modifications: Listed on 5 Dec 2014

SSID: 85-29624 Foreign identifier: YEi.002 Name: Abdullah Yahya al Hakim

Sex: M DOB: 1985 (approximately) POB: a) Dahyan, Sa'dah Governorate, Yemen b)Sa'dah Governorate, Yemen Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abu Ali al Hakim b) Abu-Ali al-Hakimc) Abdallah al-Hakim d) Abu Ali Alhakim e) Abdallah al-Mu’ayyad Address: Dahyan, Sa'dahGovernorate, Yemen Nationality: Yemen

Justification: a) Huthi group second-in-command b) Abdullah Yahya al Hakim wasdesignated for sanctions on 7 Nov 2014 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution2140 (2014), as meeting the designation criteria set out in paragraphs 17 and 18 of theresolution. Other information: a) Abdullah Yahya al Hakim has engaged in acts thatthreaten the peace, security, or stability of Yemen, such as acts that obstruct theimplementation of the agreement of 23 Nov 2011, between the Government of Yemen andthose in opposition to it, which provides for a peaceful transition of power in Yemen, and that obstruct the political process in Yemen. b) In Jun 2014, Abdullah Yahya al Hakim reportedlyheld a meeting in order to plot a coup against Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi. AlHakim met with military and security commanders, and tribal chieftains; leading partisanfigures loyal to former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh also attended the meeting,which aimed to coordinate military efforts to take over Sana’a, Yemen’s capital. c) In a 29Aug 2014 public statement, the President of the United Nations Security Council stated thatthe Council condemned the actions of forces commanded by Abdullah Yahya al Hakim whooverran Amran, Yemen, including the Yemeni Army Brigade headquarters on 8 Jul 2014. AlHakim led the Jul 2014 violent takeover of the Amran Governorate and was the militarycommander responsible for making decisions regarding ongoing conflicts in the AmranGovernorate and Hamdan, Yemen. d) As of early Sep 2014, Abdullah Yahya al Hakimremained in Sana’a to oversee combat operations in case fighting began. His role was toorganize military operations so as to be able to topple the Yemeni Government, and he wasalso responsible for securing and controlling all routes in and out of Sana’a. e) DOB:Between 1984 and 1986. Modifications: Listed on 5 Dec 2014

SSID: 85-29644 Foreign identifier: YEi.003 Name: Ali Abdullah Saleh

Sex: M DOB: a) 21 Mar 1945 b) 21 Mar 1946 c) 21 Mar 1942 d) 21 Mar 1947 POB: a) Baytal-Ahmar, Sana’a Governorate, Yemen b) Sana’a, Yemen c) Sana'a, Sanhan, Al-Rib’ al-Sharqi Good quality a.k.a.: Ali Abdallah Salih Nationality: Yemen Identificationdocument: a) Passport No. 00016161, Yemen b) ID card No. 01010744444, YemenJustification: a) President of Yemen’s General People’s Congress party b) FormerPresident of the Republic of Yemen c) Ali Abdullah Saleh was designated for sanctions on 7Nov 2014 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014), as meeting thedesignation criteria set out in paragraphs 17 and 18 of the resolution. Other information: a)Ali Abdullah Saleh has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security, or stability ofYemen, such as acts that obstruct the implementation of the agreement of 23 Nov 2011between the Government of Yemen and those in opposition to it, which provides for apeaceful transition of power in Yemen, and acts that obstruct the political process in Yemen.b) Per the 23 Nov 2011 agreement backed by the Gulf Cooperation Council, Ali AbdullahSaleh stepped down as President of Yemen after more than 30 years. c) As of fall 2012, AliAbdullah Saleh had reportedly become one of the primary supporters of violent Huthi actionsin northern Yemen. d) Clashes in the south of Yemen in Feb 2013 were a result of thecombined efforts of Saleh, AQAP and southern secessionist Ali Salim al-Bayd to causetrouble before the, 18 Mar 2013 National Dialogue Conference in Yemen. e) More recently,as of Sep 2014, Saleh has been destabilizing Yemen by using others to undermine thecentral government and create enough instability to threaten a coup. According to a Sep2014 report by the United Nations Panel of Experts for Yemen, interlocutors alleged thatSaleh supports violent actions of some Yemenis by providing them funds and politicalsupport, as well as ensuring that GPC members continue to contribute to the destabilizationof Yemen through various means. f) The Sep 2014 United Nations Panel of Experts reporton Yemen also states that allegations have been made that Ali Abdullah Saleh has beenusing Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) operatives to conduct assassinations andattacks against military installations in order to weaken President Hadi and create discontentwithin the army and broader Yemeni population. Modifications: Listed on 5 Dec 2014

The Watchlist page will be updated in short order. Note: This is SECO's first Yemen sanctions release.

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A week ago today, Her Majesty's Treasury (HMT) renewed the Final Designations of the following two organizations under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (TAFA):

POPULAR FRONT FOR THE LIBERATION OF PALESTINE – GENERAL COMMANDa.k.a: PFLP – General Command

Other Information: Both UK listing and EU listing.

Group ID: 7399.

POPULAR FRONT FOR THE LIBERATION OF PALESTINE (PFLP)Other Information: Both UK listing and EU listing.

Group ID: 7401.

As usual, a Final Designation expires after a year, unless renewed.

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On Wednesday, December 10, Her Majesty’s Treasury modified its Consolidated List for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sanctions program, in accordance with Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1275/2014.

The following listing was added:

1. ADF

a.k.a: (1) ADF/NALU

(2) Forces Democratiques Alliees-Armee Nationale de Liberation de l’Ouganda

(3) Islamic Alliance of Democratic Forces

Address: North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Other Information: Created in 1995 and is located in the mountainous DRC-Uganda border
area. The ADF’s military commander is Hood LUKWAGO and its supreme leader is the
sanctioned individual Jamil MUKULU.

Group ID: 13189.

The following listing was removed (and, as noted, merged with another):

1. GREAT LAKES BUSINESS COMPANY (GLBC)

Address: (1) Gisenyi, Rwanda.

(2) PO Box 315, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Other Information: Owned by Douglas Mpamo. As of Dec 2008, GLBC no longer had any
operational aircraft, although several aircraft continued flying in 2008 despite UN sanctions.
Group ID: 9071.

Note this entity has been merged with COMPAGNIE AERIENNE DES GRANDS LACS (CAGL) –
see amended entry below

And the listings for the following persons were amended:

1. BADEGE, Eric
Title: LT. Colonel
DOB: –/–/1971.
Group ID: 12838.

2. IYAMUREMYE, Gaston

Title: Brigadier General

DOB: –/–/1948.

POB: (1) Musanze District (Northern Province)

(1) Musanze District, Northern Province, Rwanda

(2) Ruhengeri, Rwanda

(2) Ruhengeri, Rwanda

a.k.a: (1) BYIRINGIRO, Michel

(2) RUMULI, Byiringiro, Victor

(3) RUMURI, Victor
Nationality: Rwandan

Address: Kalonge, North Kivu Province (as of June 2011).

Position: FDLR President and 2nd Vice-President of FDLR-FOCA

Other Information: Also referred to as Rumuli. Core member of the FDLR military and
political leadership. Ran Ignace Murwanashyaka’s (President of the FDLR) office in Kibua,
DRC until Dec 2009.

Listed on: 03/12/2010 Last Updated: 02/11/2011

Group ID: 11276.

3. KAINA, Innocent
Title: Colonel
a.k.a: India Queen
POB: Bunagana, Rutshuru territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Position: Sector commander in the Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23)
Other Information: Male. Also referred to as “India Queen”.

Group ID: 12830.

4. KAKWAVU BUKANDE, JEROME
Title: General
POB: Goma

a.k.a: (1) KAKWAVU, Jerome

(2) Commandant Jerome
Nationality: Congolese

Other Information: Former President of UCD/FAPC. Also referred to as Commandant
Jerome. Detained in Makala Prison in Kinshasa (as at June 2011).

Group ID: 8707.

5. KATANGA, Germain
Nationality: Congolese

Position: FRPI chief

Other Information: Appointed General in the FARDC in Dec 2004. Handed over by the
Government of the DRC to the International Criminal Court on 18 Oct 2007. His trial began in
November 2009.
Group ID: 8735.

6. LUBANGA, Thomas
POB: Ituri, DRC
Nationality: Congolese

Position: President of the UPC/L

Other Information: Transferred to the ICC by the Congolese authorities on 17 Mar 2006.
Convicted by the ICC in March 2012 and sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Group ID: 8738.

7. MAKENGA, Sultani
Title: Colonel

DOB: 25/12/1973.

POB: Rutshuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo
a.k.a: (1) MAKENGA, Emmanuel, Sultani

(2) MAKENGA, Colonel Sultani
Nationality: Congolese

Position: Military leader of the Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) group operating in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Other Information: Male.

Group ID: 12812.

8. MANDRO, Khawa, Panga

DOB: 20/08/1973.

POB: Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo
a.k.a: (1) KAHWA, Mandro, Panga

(2) KARIM, Yves, Andoul

(3) MANDRO, Kawa

(4) MANDRO, Kawa, Panga

(5) MANDRO, Yves, Khawa, Panga
(6) PANGA, Kawa

Nationality: Congolese

Other Information: Ex-President of PUSIC, an armed group and militia. Also referred to as
Chief Kahwa and Kawa. Detained at Makala Central Prison, Kinshasa (as of June 2011).
Group ID: 8708.

9. MPAMO, Iruta, Douglas
DOB: (1) 28/12/1965.
(2) 29/12/1965.

POB: (1) Bashali, Masisi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
(2) Goma Democratic Republic of the Congo

(3) Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo

a.k.a: (1) MPAMO, Douglas, Iruta

Nationality: Congolese

Address: Gisenyi, Rwanda (as of June 2011).

Position: Owner/Manager of the Compagnie Aerienne des Grands Lacs and of Great Lakes
Business Company (GLBC).

Other Information: Also referred to as Mpano. No known occupation since two of the planes
managed by GLBC crashed.

Group ID: 8711.

10. MUDACUMURA, Sylvestre
a.k.a: (1) BERNARD, Mupenzi

(2) General Major Mupenzi

(3) General Mudacumura
Nationality: Rwandan

Address: Kikoma forest, near Bogoyi, Walikale, North Kivu, DRC (as of June 2011).

Position: FDLR-FOCA military commander, also political 1st Vice-President and head of FOCA
High Command

Other Information: Also referred to as Radja., General Major Mupenzi and General
Mudacumura.

Group ID: 8714.

11. MUGARAGU, Leodomir
DOB: (1) –/–/1953.
(2) –/–/1954.

POB: (1) Kigali, Rwanda

(2) Rushashi (Northern Province), Rwanda

a.k.a: (1) LEON, Manzi
(2) MANZI, Leo

Nationality: Rwandan

Address: FDLR HQ, Kikoma forest, Bogoyi, Walikale, North Kivu (as of June 2011).
Position: FDLR-FOCA Chief of Staff
Group ID: 11279.

Group ID: 11279.

12. MUJYAMBERE, Leopold
DOB: (1) –/–/1966.

(2) 17/03/1962.
POB: Kigali, Rwanda

a.k.a: IBRAHIM, Frere, Petrus

Nationality: Rwandan

Address: Nyakaleke (south-east of Mwenga), South Kivu, DRC.

Position: Commander of the Second Division of FOCA /the Reserve Brigades. Commander of
South Kivu operational sector now called ‘Amazon’ of FDLR-FOCA (as of June 2011)

Other Information: Also referred to as Musenyeri and Achille.

Group ID: 10679.

13. MURWANASHYAKA, Ignace
Title: Dr

DOB: 14/05/1963.

POB: (1) Ngoma, Butare, Rwanda

(2) Butera, Rwanda
Nationality: Rwandan

Position: President of the FDLR and supreme commander of the FDLR armed forces

Other Information: Arrested by German authorities on 17 November 2009.
Murwanashyaka’s trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by FDLR
troops in DRC in 2008 and 2009 began on 4 May 2011 in a German court. Replaced by
Gaston IYAMUREMYE, alias “Rumuli”, as president of FDLR-FOCA. Also referred to as Ignace.
Arrested by German authorities on 17 Nov 2009.

Group ID: 8713.

14. MUSONI, Straton

DOB: (1) 06/04/1961.

(2) 04/06/1961.

POB: Mugambazi, Kigali, Rwanda

a.k.a: MUSONI, IO

Nationality: Rwandan

Other Information: Also referred to as I.O. Musoni. Arrested by German authorities on 17
Nov 2009. Musoni’s trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity began on 4 May 2011
in a German court. Replaced as 1st Vice-President of the FDLR by Sylvestre MUDACUMURA.

Group ID: 9065.

15. MUTEBUTSI, Jules

DOB: –/–/1964.

POB: Minembwe, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
a.k.a: (1) MUTEBUSI, Jules

(2) MUTEBUZI, Jules

(3) Colonel MUTEBUTSI
Nationality: Congolese

Other Information: Former FARDC Deputy Military Regional Commander of 10th Military
Region. Also referred to as Colonel Mutebutsi. Arrested by the Rwandan authorities in Dec
2007. Lives in semi-liberty in Kigali Kigala (not authorised to leave the country).
Group ID: 8709.

Group ID: 8709.

16. NGARUYE WA MYAMURO, Baudoin
Title: Colonel Brigadier General
DOB: (1) 01/04/1978

(2) –/–/1978.
POB: (1) Bibwe, DRC

(2) Lusamambo, Lubero territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo
a.k.a: NGARUYE, Colonel Baudoin
Nationality:

Nationality: Congolese

National Identification no: FARDC ID: 1-78-09-44621-80

Address: Rubavu/Mudende, Rwanda.

Position: Military Leader of the Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23)

Other Information: Male. Entered the Republic of Rwanda on 16.03.2013 at Gasizi/Rubavu.
Group ID: 12828.

17. NGUDJOLO, Mathieu, Chui
a.k.a: NGUDJOLO, Cui

Position: Chief of Staff FNI Chief of Staff
Other Information:

Other Information: Former Chief of Staff of the FRPI. Arrested by MONUC in Bunia in Oct
2003. Surrendered by the Government of the DRC to the International Criminal Court on 7
Feb 2008. After being released from custody, he was detained by Dutch authorities, and has
filed a claim for asylum in the Netherlands.
Group ID: 8734.

18. NJABU, Floribert, Ngabu

a.k.a: (1) NDJABU, Floribert

(2) NDJABU, Floribert, Ngabu

(3) NJABU NGABU, Floribert Njabu
Position: President of FNI

Other Information: Under house arrest in Kinshasa since Mar 2005. Transferred to The
Hague on 27 March 2011 to testify in ICC trials. Applied for asylum in the Netherlands in May
2011. In October 2012, a Dutch court denied his asylum claim. The case is currently on
appeal.

Group ID: 8737.

19. NSANZUBUKIRE, Felicien

DOB: –/–/1967.

POB: (1) Murama, Kinyinya, Rubungo, Kigali, Rwanda

(2) Rubungo, Kigali, Rwanda

(3) Kinyinya, Kigali, Rwanda
a.k.a: IRAKEZA, Fred

Nationality: Rwandan

Address: Magunda, Mwenga territory, South Kivu (as of June 2011).

Position: 1st battalion leader of the FDLR-FOCA based in the Uvira-Sange area of South Kivu
Other Information: Member of the FDLR since at least 1994 and operating in eastern DRC
since Oct 1998.
Group ID: 11277.

Group ID: 11277.

20. OZIA MAZIO, Dieudonne

DOB: 06/06/1949.

POB: Ariwara, DRC

Nationality: Congolese

Position: President of Fédération des entreprises congolaises (FEC) FEC in Aru territory
Other Information: Also referred to as Ozia Mazio, Omari and Mr Omari.

Other Information: Also referred to as Ozia Mazio, Omari and Mr Omari. Involved in financial
schemes with Jerome KAKWAVU and FAPC and smuggling across the DRC/Uganda border.
Believed to have died in Ariwara on 23 Sept 2008.

Group ID: 8705.

21. RUNIGA, Jean-Marie, Lugerero
DOB: (1) -/–/1960.

(2) 09/09/1966
POB: Bukavu, DRC

a.k.a: RUGERERO, Jean-Marie

Address: Rubavu/Mudende, Rwanda
Position: President of the M23

Other Information: DOB is approximate.
Group ID: 12839.

22. TAGANDA, Bosco
DOB: (1) –/–/1973.
(2) –/–/1974.

POB: Bigogwe, Rwanda

a.k.a: (1) NTAGANDA, Bosco
(2) NTAGENDA, Bosco

(3) General TAGANDA
Nationality: Congolese

Address: Goma (as of June 2011).

Position: UPC/L military commander

Other Information: Also referred to as General Taganda, Lydia, Terminator and Major.
Formerly Chief of Staff in CNDP and became CNDP military commander since the arrest of
Laurent NKUNDA in January 2009. He surrendered to ICC officials in Kigali on March 22 and
was transferred to The Hague.

Group ID: 8736.

23. ZIMURINDA, Innocent
Title: Lieutenant-Colonel
DOB: (1) 01/09/1972.

(2) 16/03/1972.
(2) –/–/1975.

POB: (1) Ngungu, Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
(2) Masisi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Position: Colonel in the FARDC.

a.k.a: ZIMULINDA, Innocent

Nationality: Congolese

Address: Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Other Information: Colonel in the FARDC.

Group ID: 11278.

1. COMPAGNIE AERIENNE DES GRANDS LACS (CAGL)
a.k.a: GREAT LAKES BUSINESS COMPANY (GLBC)
Address: (1) Gisenyi, Rwanda.
(2) Avenue President Mobutu, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(3) PO BOX 315, Goma, DRC.
Other Information: CAGL and GLBC are owned by Douglas Mpamo. As of December 2008,
GLBC no longer had any operational aircraft, although several aircraft continued flying in
2008 despite UN sanctions.
Group ID: 9070.

2. FORCES DEMOCRATIQUES DE LIBERATION DU RWANDA (FDLR)

a.k.a: (1) COMBATANT FORCE FOR THE LIBERATION OF RWANDA

(2) FDLR

(3) FOCA

(4) FORCE COMBATTANTE ABACUNGUZI

Address: North and South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Other Information: Email addresses Fdlr@fmx.de, fldrrse@yahoo.fr, fdlr@gmx.net
Group ID: 12840.

3. M23

a.k.a: MOUVEMENT DU 23 MARS

Other Information: An armed group operating in the DRC.
Group ID: 12841.

4. TOUS POUR LA PAIX ET LE DEVELOPPEMENT (TPD)

Address: Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Other Information: Based in Goma, with provincial committees in South Kivu, Kasai
Occidental, Kasai Oriental and Maniema. The TPD President is Eugene Serufuli and Vice-
President is Saverina Karomba. Important members include North Kivu provincial deputies
Robert Seninga and Bertin Kirivita. Officially suspended all activities since 2008. In practice,
all TPD offices are open (as of June 2011).
Group ID: 8744.

Group ID: 8744.

5. UGANDA COMMERCIAL IMPEX (UCI) LTD

Address: (1) Kajoka St, Kisemente, Kampala, Uganda.

(2) PO Box 22709, Kampala, Uganda.

Other Information: Gold export company. Former directors are J V Lodhia, known as Chuni,
and his son Kunal Lodhia. Tel. +256 41 533 578/9.

Group ID: 9066.

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1275/2014

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On December 10, OFAC sent out a reminder about the pending elimination of the independent files for the Foreign Sanctions Evaders (FSE), Non-SDN Palestinian Leadership Council (NS-PLC) and Sectoral Sanctions Identification (SSI) Lists. These are being rolled into a single Consolidated Non-SDN List (a change of name since the original announcement.

Here's the notice OFAC links to:

Reminder About the Retirement of Independent Data Files for the FSE List, SSI List and the NS-PLC List

12/10/2014

​

In approximately 3 months, OFAC will cease issuing independent data files for the Foreign Sanctions Evaders (FSE) List, the Sectoral Sanctions Identifications (SSI) List and the Non-SDN Palestinian Legislative Council (NS-PLC) List. This is part of the consolidation effort of OFAC's non-Specially Designated Nationals Lists to reduce the number of list-related files that must be downloaded in order to maintain an automated sanctions screening program. During the transition period, OFAC will produce these data on both the Consolidated Sanctions List and on the appropriate individual lists. The new Consolidated Sanctions List data files can be accessed on this page. In addition, the Consolidated Sanctions List data files are available on OFAC’s File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site at ftp://ofacftp.treas.gov in a folder called, “consolidated_list.” Please visit the Consolidated Sanctions List Specification file for the information about data file nomenclature, column headers and field widths. The XSD specification file for the XML version of the Consolidated Sanctions List may be found here.

OFAC will continue to provide and update independent human readable (.pdf and .txt) versions of the FSE, SSI, NS-PLC, Non-SDN Iran Sanctions Act List, the Part 561 lists and their respective archive of changes files. These file formats were not be affected by the creation of the consolidated data files and will continue to be available even after the transition period.

OFAC understands that this change may impact automated FSE, SSI and PLC download processes and recommends that list users take immediate steps to alter these processes to utilize the consolidated non-SDN List data files.

This notice is meant to serve as a reminder about the announcement OFAC made on October 10, 2014.

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On December 11, Swiss regulators corrected the following listing in the Consolidated List, under the Belarus sanctions program:

SSID: 20-26393 Name: Kakunin Aliaksandr Aliaksandravich Spelling variant: a)КакунинKakunin Aliaxandr Aliaxandravich (BelarusianRussian) b) КакунiнKakuninAleksandr Aleksandravich (RussianBelarusian) c) Kakunin Alexandr Alexandrovich(Russian) d) KakuninКакунин Александр Александрович (Belarusian) e) KakuninКакунiнАляксандр Аляксандровiч (Russian)

Justification: Responsible for inhumane treatment of political prisoners A. Sannikau and A.Beliatski in penal colony IK-2 in Bobruisk. Opposition activists were tortured, denied accessto lawyers and placed in solitary confinement in the penal colony under his supervision.Kakunin put pressure on A. Beliatski and A. Sannikau in order to force them to sign anappeal for pardon. Other information: Head of penal colony IK-2 in Bobruisk.Modifications: Listed on 20 Dec 2013, amended on 28 Nov 2014, 11 Dec 2014

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On Wednesday, OFAC issued a single-question addition to their FAQ for the Cuban sanctions program:

Q. How will OFAC implement the changes to the Cuba sanctions program announced by the President on December 17, 2014? Are the changes effective immediately?

A. OFAC will implement the Treasury-specific changes via amendments to its Cuban Assets Control Regulations. The Department of Commerce will implement the remainder of the changes via amendments to its Export Administration Regulations. OFAC expects to issue its regulatory amendments in the coming weeks. None of the announced changes takes effect until the new regulations are issued.

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Yesterday, OFAC designated the following person under the Kingpin Act anti-narcotics trafficking program:

ARAUJO URIARTE, Alejandra, Blvd. Guillermo Batiz Paredes No. 1100, Col. Buenos Aires, Culiacan, Sinaloa C.P. 80199, Mexico; Blvd. Enrique Felix Castro No. 1029, Col. Desarrollo Urbano Tres Rios, Culiacan, Sinaloa C.P. 80020, Mexico; Blvd. Pedro Infante No. 3050, Col. Recursos Hidraulicos, Culiacan, Sinaloa C.P. 80100, Mexico; Av. Benjamin Hill No. 5602, Col. Industrial el Palmito, Culiacan, Sinaloa C.P. 80160, Mexico; Blvd. Las Torres No. 2622 Pte., Fracc. Prados del Sol, Culiacan, Sinaloa C.P. 80197, Mexico; Lote de terreno urbano 3 manzana A, Avenida Carlos Lineo antes Avenida Andres Quintana Roo, Colonia Burocrata, Clave Catastral 07000-017-071-020-001, Culiacan Sinaloa, Mexico; Calle General Mariano Escobedo y Avenida Ramon Corona, Clave Catastral 07000-07-001-015-001, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Avenida Carlos Lineo No. 17 Manzana E, Fraccionamiento Prolongacion Chapultepec, Clave Catastral 7000-018-104-017-001, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Avenida Carlos Lineo No. 18 Manzana E, Fraccionamiento Prolongacion Chapultepec, Clave Catastral 7000-018-104-018-001, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Lote de terreno urbano 14 manzana 58 zona 9, Avenida Constituyentes Alberto Terrones Benitez, Clave Catastral 7000-028-650-014, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Lote de terreno urbano 1 manzana 58 zona 9, Avenida Alberto Terrones Benitez y Calle Francisco J. Mujica, Clave Catastral 7000-028-650-001, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Lote de terreno urbano 23 manzana 5 primera etapa, Avenida Cerro de los Pilares, Clave Catastral 7000-15-170-023, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Calle Topolobampo 1628, Fraccionamiento Nuevo Culiacan, Clave Catastral 07000-029-015-050-001, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Calle Bahia de Topolobampo 1723, Fraccionamiento Nuevo Culiacan, Clave Catastral 07000-029-015-056-001, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Lote de terreno urbano 27 manzana 181, Calle Constituyente Hilario Medina y Avenida Constituyente Antonio Ancona Albertos, Colonia Diaz Ordaz, Clave Catastral 07000-028-181-027-001, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Departamento habitacional 103-B edificio 3-B, Calle Carlos Lineo y Avenida Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 663, Clave Catastral 07000-018-105-029-001, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Alvaro Obregon 6040, Colonia Villa Bonita, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; DOB 09 Feb 1929; alt. DOB 09 Feb 1931; alt. DOB 09 Feb 1932; POB Bacacoragua, Badiraguato, Sinaloa, Mexico; R.F.C. AAUA290209GZ8 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. AAUA290209MSLRRL06 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

and the following person under the anti-terrorism sanctions program:

AL-RUBAYSH, Ibrahim (a.k.a. AL RUBAYSH, Ibrahim Bin Sulayman; a.k.a. AL RUBAYSH, Sheikh Ibrahim Bin Sulayman; a.k.a. AL RUBEISH, Ibrahim Salman Mohammed; a.k.a. AL-RUBAISH, Ibrahim; a.k.a. ARBAYSH, Ibrahimj Sulayman Muhammad; a.k.a. “ABU-MUHAMMAD”); DOB 07 Jul 1979; alt. DOB 1980; POB Buridah, al-Qasim, Saudi Arabia; nationality Saudi Arabia (individual) [SDGT].

and the following entity:

AJNAD MISR (a.k.a. AJNAD MASR; a.k.a. “EGYPT’S SOLDIERS”; a.k.a. “SOLDIERS OF EGYPT”), Egypt [SDGT].

The State Department issued a separate press release about the new counter-terrorism designations, including the following information about the pair:

Ajnad Misr is an Egyptian violent extremist group that splintered from Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis (ABM), a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global entity. Ajnad Misr officially announced its formation in January 2014, and has since claimed numerous attacks on Egyptian security forces at government buildings, public spaces and universities, often injuring or killing innocent bystanders.

Ibrahim al-Rubaysh is a senior leader of AQAP, a designated FTO and Specially Designated Global entity. He serves as a senior advisor for AQAP operational planning and is involved in the planning of attacks. He has served as a senior AQAP sharia official since 2013, and as a senior AQAP sharia official, al-Rubaysh provides the justification for attacks conducted by AQAP. In addition, he has made public statements, including one in August 2014 where he called on Muslims to wage war against the United States. In addition, since October 14, 2014, Ibrahim al-Rubaysh has been subject to a five million dollar Reward for Justice.

And the Treasury Department, not to be left out of the party, had its own press release, crowing about designating a Sinaloa Cartel drug lord’s mother-in-law. However, it felt a little guilty as it felt the need to justify its actions, saying:

The Treasury Department previously designated family members of Esparragoza Moreno on July 24, 2012 and September 30, 2013. The first action designated seven family members who act on behalf of Esparragoza Moreno, including his wife, Ofelia Monzon Araujo. Shortly thereafter, Monzon Araujo began to transfer land in Culiacan, Sinaloa to her mother, Alejandra Araujo Uriarte, in an attempt to hide these assets and evade sanctions.

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Her Majesty's Treasury (HMT) distributed a link to the guidance document, which provides answers to 26 questions about Regulation (EU) No 833/2014. In the interest of space, and because there are logical sections in the FAQ, the questions will be spaced out over multiple posts.

Here's the first batch:

Financial assistance (Articles 2 and 4)

Q. Do the provision of payment services and issuance of letters of guarantee/creditconstitute financial assistance in the sense of Articles 2 and 4, and are therefore prohibitedfor the goods and technology subject to a ban?

A. Yes. In accordance with Article 4, payment services and issuance of letters ofguarantees/credit constitute financial assistance and are prohibited when linked to theunderlying commercial transaction subject to a ban under Article 2.

Q. How are banks expected to comply with the prohibition on financial assistance withinthe meaning of Article 4 for the goods and technology that are subject to a ban?

A. Banks acting on behalf or to the benefit of their client should exercise due diligence onpayments carried out by their customer and oppose to any payment made in breach of theRegulation. As regards banks acting as correspondent banks, they should oppose topayments when information on such a breach is available.

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3 new questions – one related to the debt restrictions:

419. How should U.S. persons account for the 30- and 90-day debt prohibitions under Directives 1, 2, and 3 as they relate to payment terms for the following types of transactions: (1) the sale of goods to an SSI entity, (2) the provision of services to and subscription arrangements involving SSI entities, and (3) progress payments for long-term projects?

U.S. persons may engage in commercial transactions with SSI entities provided that any such transactions do not represent a direct or indirect dealing in prohibited debt or equity. Because offering payment terms of longer than 30 or 90 days to an SSI entity may constitute a prohibited extension of credit to the SSI entity, U.S. persons should ensure that payment terms conform with the applicable debt prohibitions. For sales of goods to an SSI entity, U.S. persons may extend payment terms of up to 30 or 90 days from the point at which title or ownership of the goods transfers to the SSI entity. For the provision of services to, subscription arrangements involving, and progress payments for long-term projects involving SSI entities, U.S. persons may extend payment terms of up to 30 or 90 days from the point at which a final invoice (or each final invoice) is issued. In the event that a payment dispute arises causing a U.S. person to believe that it may not receive payment in full by the end of the 30- or 90-day period, the U.S. person should contact OFAC to determine whether a license or other authorization is required.

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and two related to energy projects:

420. Under Directive 4, does the term “production” encompass activities such as transportation, refining, or other dealings in oil extracted from deepwater, Arctic offshore, or shale projects?

For the purposes of Directive 4, the term “production” refers to the lifting of oil to the surface and the gathering, treating, field processing, and field storage of such oil. The production stage of a project ends when extracted oil is transported out of a field production storage tank or otherwise off of a field production site. Directive 4 does not prohibit the provision by U.S. persons or within the United States of goods, technology, or services to SSI entities when such transactions relate only to the transportation, refining, or other dealings involving oil that has already been extracted from a deepwater, Arctic offshore, or shale project and transported out of a field production storage tank or otherwise off of a field production site.

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421. How does OFAC interpret the term “Arctic offshore projects” with respect to the prohibitions in Directive 4 under Executive Order 13662?

The prohibitions in Directive 4 under Executive Order 13662 apply to deepwater, Arctic offshore, or shale projects with the potential to produce oil in the Russian Federation, or in maritime area claimed by the Russian Federation and extending from its territory. The term “Arctic offshore projects” applies to projects that have the potential to produce oil in areas that (1) involve drilling operations originating offshore, and (2) are located above the Arctic Circle. The prohibitions do not apply to horizontal drilling operations originating onshore where such drilling operations extend under the seabed to areas above the Arctic Circle.

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On December 16, Swiss regulators added the following 13 persons to its Consolidated List, under its Ukraine-related sanctions program:

SSID: 175-29700 Name: Kozyakov Serhiy Spelling variant: a) Козьяков Сергей (Russian)
b) Kozyakov Sergey (Russian)

DOB: 29 Sep 1982

Justification: In his capacity as “Head of the Luhansk Central Election Commission” he is
responsible for organising the so called “elections” of 2 Nov 2014 in the so called “Luhansk
People’s Republic”. These “elections” are in breach of Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In
taking on and acting in this capacity, and in organising the illegal “elections”, he has
therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications:
Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29705 Name: Akimov Oleg Spelling variant: a) Акимов Олег (Russian) b)
Akimov Oleh (Russian)

Justification: Deputy of the “Luhansk Economic Union” in the “National Council” of the
“Luhansk People’s Republic”. Stood as a candidate in the so called “elections”, of 2 Nov
2014 to the post of the “Head” of the so called “Luhansk People’s Republic”. These
“elections” are in breach of Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In taking on and acting in this
capacity, and in participating formally as a candidate in the illegal “elections”, he has
therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications:
Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29709 Name: Airapetyan Larisa Spelling variant: a) Айрапетян Лариса
(Russian) b) Ayrapetyan Larysa (Russian) c) Airapetyan Larisa (Russian) d) Airapetyan
Larysa (Russian)

Justification: “Health Minister” of the so called “Luhansk People’s Republic”. Stood as a
candidate in the so called “elections” of 2 Nov 2014 to the post of the “Head” of the so called “Luhansk People’s Republic”. These “elections” are in breach of Ukrainian law and therefore
illegal. In taking on and acting in this capacity, and in participating formally as a candidate in
the illegal “elections”, she has therefore actively supported actions and policies which
undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further
destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29713 Name: Sivokonenko Yuriy – Spelling variant: a) Сивоконенко Юрий
Викторович (Russian) b) Sivokonenko Yury – (Russian) c) Syvokonenko Yury – (Russian)
Justification: Member of the “Parliament” of the so called “Donetsk People’s Republic” and
works in the Union of veterans of the Donbass Berkut. Stood as a candidate in the so called
“elections” of 2 Nov 2014 to the post of the Head of the so called “Donetsk People’s
Republic”. These elections are in breach of Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In taking on
and acting in this capacity, and in participating formally as a candidate in the illegal
“elections”, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the
territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise
Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29717 Name: Kofman Aleksandr – Spelling variant: a) Кофман Александр
Игоревич (Russian) b) Kofman Oleksandr – (Russian)

Justification: “First deputy speaker” of the “Parliament” of the so called “Donetsk People’s
Republic”. Stood as a candidate in the so called illegal “elections” of 2 Nov 2014 to the post
of the Head of the so called “Donetsk People’s Republic”. These elections are in breach of
Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In taking on and acting in this capacity, and in
participating formally as a candidate in the illegal “elections”, he has therefore actively
supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16
Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29721 Name: Khalikov Ravil Spelling variant: Халиков Равиль (Russian)
Justification: “First Deputy Prime Minister” and previous “Prosecutor-General” of the so
called “Donetsk People’s Republic”. In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore
actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty
and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on
16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29725 Name: Semyonov Dmitry Spelling variant: Семенов Дмитрий (Russian)
Justification: “Deputy Prime Minster for Finances” of the so called “Luhansk People’s
Republic”. In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported
actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence
of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29729 Name: Bugrov Oleg

Justification: “Defense Minister” of the so called “Luhansk People’s Republic”. In taking on
and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which
undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further
destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29733 Name: Lapteva Lesya Spelling variant: Лаптева Леся (Russian)
Justification: “Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Religion” of the so-called “Luhansk People’s Republic”. In taking on and acting in this capacity, she has therefore
actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty
and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on
16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29737 Name: Mikhaylov Yevgeniy Eduardovich Spelling variant: a) Михайлов
Евгений Эдуардович (Russian) b) Mychaylov Yevhen Eduardovych (Russian)

DOB: 17 Mar 1963 POB: Arkhangelsk

Justification: “Head of the administration for governmental affairs” of the so-called “Donetsk
People’s Republic”. In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively
supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16
Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29744 Name: Kostenok Ihor Vladymyrovych Spelling variant: a) Костенок
Игорь Владимирович (Russian) b) Kostenok Igor Vladimirovich (Russian)

Justification: “Minister of Education” of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic”. In taking
on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which
undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further
destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29748 Name: Orlov Yevgeniy Vyacheslavovich Spelling variant: a) Орлов
Евгений Вячеславович (Russian) b) Orlov Yevhen Vyacheslavovych (Russian)
Justification: Member of the “National Council” of the so-called “Donetsk’s People’s
Republic”. In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported
actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence
of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29752 Name: Deynego Vladyslav Nykolayevych Spelling variant: a) Дейнего
Владислав - (Russian) b) Deynego Vladislav Nykolayevich (Russian)

Justification: “Deputy Head” of the “People’s Council” of the so-called “Luhansk People’s
Republic”. In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported
actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence
of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014

and the following 5 entities:

SSID: 175-29756 Name: “Donetsk Republic” Spelling variant: “Донецкая республика“
(Russian)

Justification: Public “organisation” that presented candidates in the so called “elections” of
the so called “Donetsk People’s Republic” on 2 Nov 2014. These “elections” are in breach of
Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In participating formally in the illegal “elections” it has
therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Headed by
Alexander Zakharchenko and founded by Andriy Purgin. Relation: a) Headed by
Zakharchenko Alexander – (SSID 175-29275) b) Founded by Purgin Andriy (SSID 175-
27593) Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29762 Name: “Peace to Luhansk Region” Spelling variant: a) “Мир
Луганщине” (Russian) b) “Mir Luganschine” (Russian) Justification: Public “organisation” that presented candidates in the so called “elections” of
the so called “Luhansk People’s Republic” 2 Nov 2014. These “elections” are in breach of
Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In participating formally in the illegal “elections” it has
therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Headed by
Igor Plotnitsky. Relation: Headed by Plotnitsky Igor (SSID 175-28159) Modifications:
Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29767 Name: “Free Donbass” Spelling variant: a) “Свободный Донбасс“
(Russian) b) “Svobodny Donbass” (Russian) c) Free Donbas (English)

Justification: Public “organisation” that presented candidates in the so called “elections” of
the so called “Donetsk People’s Republic” 2 Nov 2014. These elections are in breach of
Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In participating formally in the illegal “elections” it has
therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications:
Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29772 Name: “People’s Union” Spelling variant: a) “Народный союз” (Russian)
b) “Narodny Soyuz” (Russian)

Justification: Public “organisation” that presented candidates in the so called “elections” of
the so called “Luhansk People’s Republic” 2 Nov 2014. These “elections” are in breach of
Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In participating formally in the illegal “elections” it has
therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise Ukraine. Modifications:
Listed on 16 Dec 2014

SSID: 175-29776 Name: “Luhansk Economic Union” Spelling variant: a) “Луганский
экономический Союз” (Russian) b) “Luganskiy Ekonomicheskiy Soyuz” (Russian)
Justification: “Social organisation” that presented candidates in the illegal so called
“elections” of the so called “Luhansk People’s Republic” 2 Nov 2014. Nominated a
candidate, Oleg Akimov, to be “Head” of the so called “Luhansk People’s Republic”. These
“elections” are in breach of Ukrainian law and therefore illegal. In participating formally in the
illegal “elections” it has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine
the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and to further destabilise
Ukraine. Modifications: Listed on 16 Dec 2014

and modified the following person’s listing:

SSID: 175-29336 Name: Zhirinovsky Vladimir Volfovich Spelling variant:
ЖириновскиЖириновский Владимир Вольфович (Russian)

DOB: 10 Jun 196425 Apr 1946 POB: Eidelshtein,Almaty (f.k.a. Alma-Ata), Kazakhstan
Justification: Member of the Council of the State Duma; leader of the LDPR party. He
actively supported the use of Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine and annexation of Crimea.
He has actively called for the split of Ukraine. He signed on behalf of the LDPR party he
chairs an agreement with the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic”. Modifications: Listed
on 12 Nov 2014, amended on 16 Dec 2014

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On Tuesday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added the following 4 drug trafficking kingpins to its SDN List:

GASTELUM SERRANO, Alfredo; DOB 20 Aug 1971; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; C.U.R.P. GASA710820HSLSRL04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

GASTELUM SERRANO, Cesar (a.k.a. “LA SENORA”), Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; DOB 30 Apr 1968; POB Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico; nationality Mexico; C.U.R.P. GASC680430HSLSRS07 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

GASTELUM SERRANO, Guadalupe Candelario; DOB 02 Feb 1964; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; C.U.R.P. GASG640202HSLSRD01 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

GASTELUM SERRANO, Jaime (a.k.a. “KIO”); DOB 28 Nov 1972; POB Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; C.U.R.P. GASJ721128HSLSRM06 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

and removed these others:

SOTO VEGA, Ivonne (a.k.a. SOTO DE GOMEZ, Ivonne; a.k.a. SOTO VEGA DE GOMEZ, Ivonne; a.k.a. “LA PANTERA”), Ave. Las Conchas 643, Colonia Playas de Tijuana Secc. Coronado, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; Pso. Centenario 9971, Colonia Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22320, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS SIGLO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 22 Oct 1953; alt. DOB 25 Oct 1953; POB Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. SOVI-531022-QIA (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

“LA PANTERA” (a.k.a. SOTO DE GOMEZ, Ivonne; a.k.a. SOTO VEGA DE GOMEZ, Ivonne; a.k.a. SOTO VEGA, Ivonne), Ave. Las Conchas 643, Colonia Playas de Tijuana Secc. Coronado, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; Pso. Centenario 9971, Colonia Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22320, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS SIGLO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 22 Oct 1953; alt. DOB 25 Oct 1953; POB Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. SOVI-531022-QIA (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

SOTO DE GOMEZ, Ivonne (a.k.a. SOTO VEGA DE GOMEZ, Ivonne; a.k.a. SOTO VEGA, Ivonne; a.k.a. “LA PANTERA”), Ave. Las Conchas 643, Colonia Playas de Tijuana Secc. Coronado, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; Pso. Centenario 9971, Colonia Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22320, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS SIGLO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 22 Oct 1953; alt. DOB 25 Oct 1953; POB Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. SOVI-531022-QIA (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

SOTO VEGA DE GOMEZ, Ivonne (a.k.a. SOTO DE GOMEZ, Ivonne; a.k.a. SOTO VEGA, Ivonne; a.k.a. “LA PANTERA”), Ave. Las Conchas 643, Colonia Playas de Tijuana Secc. Coronado, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22200, Mexico; Pso. Centenario 9971, Colonia Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California CP 22320, Mexico; c/o MULTISERVICIOS SIGLO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 22 Oct 1953; alt. DOB 25 Oct 1953; POB Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. SOVI-531022-QIA (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

ROCHA LOPEZ, Nancy Karina (a.k.a. ROCHA CASTRO, Nancy; a.k.a. “GUTIERREZ, Nancy R.”), Calle Del Ebano 10850, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22420, Mexico; c/o OPERADORA DE CAJA Y SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o PATRICIA CASA DE CAMBIO, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 28 Aug 1968; POB Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. ROLN680828MSLCPN04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

ROCHA CASTRO, Nancy (a.k.a. ROCHA LOPEZ, Nancy Karina; a.k.a. “GUTIERREZ, Nancy R.”), Calle Del Ebano 10850, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22420, Mexico; c/o OPERADORA DE CAJA Y SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o PATRICIA CASA DE CAMBIO, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 28 Aug 1968; POB Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. ROLN680828MSLCPN04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

“GUTIERREZ, Nancy R.” (a.k.a. ROCHA CASTRO, Nancy; a.k.a. ROCHA LOPEZ, Nancy Karina), Calle Del Ebano 10850, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22420, Mexico; c/o OPERADORA DE CAJA Y SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o PATRICIA CASA DE CAMBIO, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 28 Aug 1968; POB Sinaloa, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. ROLN680828MSLCPN04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

TORRES RAMIREZ, Federico Carlos, Carillo Puerto, Calle 8317 2, Zona Central, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o STRONG LINK DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o MULTICAJA DE TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 04 Nov 1959; POB Zacatecas, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. TORF-591104-SA7 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. TORF591104HZSRMD07 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

CAJA AMIGO EXPRESS, S.A. DE C.V., Calle 4, Entre Constitucion y Revolucion, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Calle 4, Entre Conot & Revo, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Boulevard Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Diaz Ordaz, 9B Del Prado, Entre Bugambilias y Azucenas, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; 660 Bay Boulevard, Suite 205, Chula Vista, CA 91910, United States; R.F.C. CAE-990224-BA3 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

COMERCIALIZADORA E IMPORTADORA GARDES, S.A. DE C.V., Carrillo Puerto, Calle 2025 21-A, Zona Central, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Huixquilucan, Distrito Federal, Mexico; R.F.C. CIG-920206-F64 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

DISTRIBUIDOR AUTORIZADO TEQUILA 4 REYES, S. DE R.L., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico [SDNTK].

ENTREGA DE CORRESPONDENCIA OPORTUNA, S.A. DE C.V., Madero 941 21 A, Entre Carrillo Puerto y Diaz Miron, Zona Central, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. ECO-990920-7H6 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

GRUPO ARIAS-ARCE AGENCIA DE LOCALIZACION DE VEHICULOS, S. DE R.L., Rufino Tamayo 9970, Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. GAA-990226-SW8 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

GRUPO INMOBILIARIO PROFESIONAL BAJA, S.A DE C.V., Carrillo Puerto, Calle 8317 4, Zona Central, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. GIP-951219-8P9 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

MODULO DE CAMBIOS (a.k.a. MODULO DE CAMBIO; a.k.a. MODULO DE CAMBIO-MULTISERVICIO; a.k.a. MODULOS DE CAMBIO), Calle 2 y Moderno, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Benito Juarez 8290, C.P. 22000, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico [SDNTK].

MODULOS DE CAMBIO (a.k.a. MODULO DE CAMBIO; a.k.a. MODULO DE CAMBIO-MULTISERVICIO; a.k.a. MODULO DE CAMBIOS), Calle 2 y Moderno, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Benito Juarez 8290, C.P. 22000, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico [SDNTK].

MODULO DE CAMBIO (a.k.a. MODULO DE CAMBIO-MULTISERVICIO; a.k.a. MODULO DE CAMBIOS; a.k.a. MODULOS DE CAMBIO), Calle 2 y Moderno, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Benito Juarez 8290, C.P. 22000, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico [SDNTK].

MODULO DE CAMBIO-MULTISERVICIO (a.k.a. MODULO DE CAMBIO; a.k.a. MODULO DE CAMBIOS; a.k.a. MODULOS DE CAMBIO), Calle 2 y Moderno, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Benito Juarez 8290, C.P. 22000, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico [SDNTK].

MULTICAJA DE TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V. (f.k.a. CASA DE CAMBIO DEL OESTE), Avenida Lazaro Cardenas 1702 18, Otay Constituyentes, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Carrillo Puerto, Calle 291, Zona Central, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Blvd. Insurgentes 2120, Porvenir, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Insurg-Campos S/N BCO., Insurgentes, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; 3A. y Madero, 291, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Calle 3 y Madero, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Centro Comercial Otay, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. MTI-920115-RR6 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

CASA DE CAMBIO DEL OESTE (a.k.a. MULTICAJA DE TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V.), Avenida Lazaro Cardenas 1702 18, Otay Constituyentes, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Carrillo Puerto, Calle 291, Zona Central, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Blvd. Insurgentes 2120, Porvenir, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Insurg-Campos S/N BCO., Insurgentes, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; 3A. y Madero, 291, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Calle 3 y Madero, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Centro Comercial Otay, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. MTI-920115-RR6 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

OPERADORA DE CAJA Y SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V., Diaz Ordaz Blvd., 9B del Prado, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Blvd. Agua Caliente 9231, Cacho, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. OCS-920326-850 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

PATRICIA CASA DE CAMBIO, Calle Puerto 291, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico [SDNTK].

PROMOTORA FIN, S.A. (a.k.a. PROFINSA; a.k.a. PROMOTORA FIN, S.A. DE C.V.), Agua Caliente Blvd. 122 A, Cacho, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Calle 3ra, Carrillo Puerto 216, 4to Piso, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; 3ra. Carrillo Puerto 216 1, Zona Central, Avenida Madero y Avenida Negrete, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. PFI-801023-519 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

PROMOTORA FIN, S.A. DE C.V. (a.k.a. PROFINSA; a.k.a. PROMOTORA FIN, S.A.), Agua Caliente Blvd. 122 A, Cacho, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Calle 3ra, Carrillo Puerto 216, 4to Piso, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; 3ra. Carrillo Puerto 216 1, Zona Central, Avenida Madero y Avenida Negrete, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. PFI-801023-519 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

PROFINSA (a.k.a. PROMOTORA FIN, S.A.; a.k.a. PROMOTORA FIN, S.A. DE C.V.), Agua Caliente Blvd. 122 A, Cacho, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Calle 3ra, Carrillo Puerto 216, 4to Piso, Zona Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; 3ra. Carrillo Puerto 216 1, Zona Central, Avenida Madero y Avenida Negrete, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. PFI-801023-519 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

QUINTA REAL JARDIN SOCIAL Y DE EVENTOS, S.A. DE C.V., Avenida Via Rapida Oriente 10950, Zona Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. QRJ-020528-BQ7 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

STRONG LINK DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., Avenida C. Flores Magon 8013, Aquiles Serdan y Reforma, Tijuana Centro, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Flores Magon 8013, Esquina Ninos Heroes, Zona Central, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. SLM-020812-2F4 (Mexico) [SDNTK].

TERMINADOS BASICOS DE TIJUANA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Lago Chapultepec, 90 Lago, Laguna de los Terminos y Lago Chalco, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. TBT-030115-AUA (Mexico) [SDNTK].

ALCANTAR PRECIADO, Simon, c/o GRUPO INMOBILIARIO PROFESIONAL BAJA, S.A DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o PROMOTORA FIN, S.A., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 12 Feb 1964; POB Jalisco, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. AAPS640212HJCLRM09 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

ARIAS BANALES, Jose de Jesus, Porfirio Diaz 8190 Juarez, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22150, Mexico; c/o GRUPO ARIAS-ARCE AGENCIA DE LOCALIZACION DE VEHICULOS, S. DE R.L., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o CAJA AMIGO EXPRESS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o DISTRIBUIDOR AUTORIZADO TEQUILA 4 REYES, S. DE R.L., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 25 Feb 1971; POB Baja California, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. IBJ-710225-MC9 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. AIBJ70225HBCRXS07 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

ARCE PINA, Roberto, c/o GRUPO ARIAS-ARCE AGENCIA DE LOCALIZACION DE VEHICULOS, S. DE R.L., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o STRONG LINK DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o GRUPO INMOBILIARIO PROFESIONAL BAJA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o CAJA AMIGO EXPRESS, S.A. DE C.V., Chula Vista, CA 91910, United States; 750 Brookstone Road #201, Chula Vista, CA 91913, United States; 2830 Paradise Ridge Court, Chula Vista, CA 91915, United States; c/o GLOBAL FUNDING SERVICES, CORP., Chula Vista, CA 91910, United States; 660 Bay Boulevard, Suite 205, Chula Vista, CA 91910, United States; DOB 07 Jun 1971; POB Sonora, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. AEPR710607HSRRXB00 (Mexico); Doing business as GLOBAL FUNDING SERVICES, CORP. at 660 Bay Blvd. Suite 205, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Incorporated in California on 4/24/2002 (No. C2288795) (individual) [SDNTK].

BARNEY CELAYA, Juan Diego, c/o MULTICAJA DE TIJUANA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o OPERADORA DE CAJA Y SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 16 Mar 1959; POB Sonora, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. BACJ590316HSRRLN01 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

BECERRA ZEPEDA, Gabriel, Benito Juarez, Calle 8290, Zona Central, Tijuana, Baja California 22000, Mexico; c/o OPERADORA DE CAJA Y SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 16 Oct 1959; POB Michoacan, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; R.F.C. BEZG-591016-FL4 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. BEZG591016HMNCPB00 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

ESCOBEDO CHAZARO, Raul, P.O. Box 432477, San Diego, CA 92143, United States; c/o COMERCIALIZADORA E IMPORTADORA GARDES, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o ENTREGA DE CORRESPONDENCIA OPORTUNA, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; c/o TERMINADOS BASICOS DE TIJUANA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 16 Jun 1965; alt. DOB 16 Jul 1965; POB Distrito Federal, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. EOCR650716HDFSHL08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

ESPARZA PENA, Jose de Jesus, c/o CAJA AMIGO EXPRESS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 15 Nov 1966; POB Baja California, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. EAPJ661115HBCSXS04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

OCEJO MIRAMONTES, Alfredo Eugenio, Sinaloa, Calle 112 Mexico, Tijuana, Baja California 22150, Mexico; c/o QUINTA REAL JARDIN SOCIAL Y DE EVENTOS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; Via Rapida Oriente 10950, Altos Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 26 May 1964; POB Baja California, Mexico; R.F.C. OEMA-640526-AJ3 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. OEMA640526HBCCRL05 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

PRECIADO ESCOBAR, Ricardo, c/o OPERADORA DE CAJA Y SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; DOB 13 Nov 1953; POB Baja California, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. PEER531113HBCRSC04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

RUIZ DE CHAVEZ MARTINEZ, Arturo, La Quemada No. 427, Colonia Navarte, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico; DOB 27 Jul 1961; POB Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico; nationality Mexico; citizen Mexico; C.U.R.P. RUMA610727HDFZRR07 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNTK].

FERNANDEZ CARBAJAL, Jorge Andres, c/o ANDREA YARI S.A.; c/o FER'SEG S.A.; DOB 26 Feb 1958; nationality Honduras; Passport 14098 (individual) [SDNTK].

BRISENO MAR, Gloria Elisa (a.k.a. BRISENO, Lizzy; a.k.a. OCHOA, Gloria Elisa), c/o INVERSIONES Y REPRESENTACIONES S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o MC OVERSEAS TRADING COMPANY S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; c/o LIZZY MUNDO INTERIOR, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 16 Aug 1965; POB Durango, Mexico; Passport 99140015920 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. BIMG650816MDGRRL05 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNT].

BRISENO, Lizzy (a.k.a. BRISENO MAR, Gloria Elisa; a.k.a. OCHOA, Gloria Elisa), c/o INVERSIONES Y REPRESENTACIONES S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o MC OVERSEAS TRADING COMPANY S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; c/o LIZZY MUNDO INTERIOR, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 16 Aug 1965; POB Durango, Mexico; Passport 99140015920 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. BIMG650816MDGRRL05 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNT].

OCHOA, Gloria Elisa (a.k.a. BRISENO MAR, Gloria Elisa; a.k.a. BRISENO, Lizzy), c/o INVERSIONES Y REPRESENTACIONES S.A., Medellin, Colombia; c/o MC OVERSEAS TRADING COMPANY S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; c/o LIZZY MUNDO INTERIOR, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 16 Aug 1965; POB Durango, Mexico; Passport 99140015920 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. BIMG650816MDGRRL05 (Mexico) (individual) [SDNT].

NUNEZ BEJARANO, Carlos Eduardo, Carrera 24B Oeste No. 2-04, Cali, Colombia; DOB 07 Sep 1938; POB Buga, Valle, Colombia; Cedula No. 2729563 (Colombia) (individual) [SDNT].

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On December 16, Swiss regulators updated the listings for the following 4 persons on their Consolidated List, under the Al-Qaida/Taliban/Osama bin Laden sanctions program:

SSID: 10-13948 Foreign identifier: QI.A.60.02. Name: Mohamed Ben Belgacem Ben
Abdallah Al-Aouadi

DOB: 11 Dec 1974 POB: Tunis, Tunisia Good quality a.k.a.: a) Aouadi Mohamed Ben
Belkacem Aouadi b) Fathi Hannachi Address: 50th Street, Number 23, Zehrouni, Tunis,
Tunisia Nationality: Tunisia Identification document: a) Passport No. L 191609, Tunisia,
Date of issue: 28 Feb 1996, Expiry date: 27 Feb 2001 b) ID card No. 04643632, Tunisia,
Date of issue: 18 Jun 1999 c) Other No. DAOMMD74T11Z352Z, Italy (Italian Fiscal Code)
Relation: Head of security wing of Ansar al-Shari’a in Tunisia (AAS-T) (QE.A.143.14., SSID
10-29152) Other information: a) Italian Fiscal Code: DAOMMD74T11Z352Z. Mother’s
name is Ourida Bint Mohamed. Deported from Italy to Tunisia on 1 Dec 2004. Arrested in
Tunisia in Aug 2013. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was
concluded on 22 Apr 2010. b) Head of security wing of Ansar al-Shari’a in Tunisia (AAS-T)
(QE.A.143.14) Modifications: Amended on 17 Dec 2014

SSID: 10-14835 Foreign identifier: QI.B.62.02. Name: Mohamed AouaniLakhal

DOB: 5 Feb 1970 POB: Tunis, Tunisia Good quality a.k.a.: a) Lased Ben Heni b) Al-As’ad
Ben Hani c) Mohamed Ben Belgacem Awani Low quality a.k.a.: a) Mohamed Abu Abda b)
Abu Obeida Nationality: Tunisia Identification document: ID card No. W374031, Tunisia,
Date of issue: 11 Apr 2011

Other identity: Lased Ben Heni

DOB: 5 Feb 1969 POB: Tripoli, Libya Good quality a.k.a.: Al-As’ad Ben Hani

Other information: Professor of Chemistry. Deported from Italy to Tunisia on 27 Aug 2006.
Legally changed family name from Aouani to Lakhal in 2014. Review pursuant to Security
Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 22 Apr 2010. Modifications: Amended on
17 Dec 2014

SSID: 10-15076 Foreign identifier: QI.B.68.02. Name: Adel Ben Al-Azhar Ben Youssef
Ben SoltaneHamdi

DOB: 14 Jul 1970 POB: Tunis, Tunisia Low quality a.k.a.: a) Zakariya b) Zakariya F.k.a.:
Adel ben al-Azhar ben Youssef ben Soltane Address: Tunisia Nationality: Tunisia
Identification document: a) Passport No. M408665, Tunisia, Date of issue: 4 Oct 2000,
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2005 b) ID card No. W334061, Tunisia, Date of issue: 9 Mar 2011 c)
Other No. BNSDLA70L14Z352B, Italy (Italian Fiscal Code)

Other information: Italian Fiscal Code: BNSDLA70L14Z352B. Deported from Italy to
Tunisia on 28 FebruaryFeb 2004. Serving a 12-year prison sentence in Tunisia for
membership in a terrorist organization abroad as at Jan 2010. Arrested in Tunisia in 2013.
Legally changed family name from Ben Soltane to Hamdi in 2014. Review pursuant to
Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 21 Jun 2010. Modifications:
Amended on 17 Dec 2014

SSID: 10-15517 Foreign identifier: QI.E.64.02. Name: Sami Ben Khamis Ben Saleh
Elsseid

DOB: 10 Feb 1968 POB: Menzel Jemil, Bizerte, Tunisia Good quality a.k.a.: Omar El
Mouhajer Low quality a.k.a.: Saber Address: Ibn Al-Haythman Street, Number 6,
Manubah, Tunis, Tunisia Nationality: Tunisia Identification document: a) Passport No.
K929139, Tunisia, Date of issue: 14 Feb 1995, Expiry date: 13 Feb 2000 b) ID card No.
00319547, Tunisia, Date of issue: 8 Dec 1994 c) Other No. SSDSBN68B10Z352F, Italy
(Italian Fiscal Code)

Other information: Italian Fiscal Code: SSDSBN68B10Z352F. Mother’s name is Beya Al-
Saidani. Deported from Italy to Tunisia on 2 Jun 2008. Imprisoned in Tunisia in Aug 2014.
Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 22 Apr 2010.
Modifications: Amended on 17 Dec 2014

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On December 16, Swiss regulators modified the following person's listing in the Consolidated List, under the Central African Republic sanctions program – including the notice of his passing:

SSID: 300-27672 Name: Yakete Levy

DOB: a) 14 Aug 1964 b) 1965 POB: Bangui, Central African Republic Good quality a.k.a.:
a) Yakite Levi b) YakiteYakété Levy c) Yakété Levi Address: Nantes, France Nationality:
Central African Republic

Justification: Engaging in or providing support for acts that undermine the peace, stability
or security of CAR: On 17 Dec 2013, Yakete became the political coordinator of the newly
formed People’s Resistance Movement for Reforming of the Central African Republic anti-
Balaka rebel group. He has been directly involved in decisions of a rebel group that has
been involved in acts that have undermined peace, stability and security in the CAR, in
particular on and since 5 Dec 2013. In addition, this group has been explicitly singled out by
resolutions 2127, 2134 and 2149 for such acts. Yakete has been accused of ordering the
arrest of people connected to the Séléka, calling for attacks on people who do not support
President Bozizé, and recruiting young militiamen to attack those hostile to the regime with
machetes. Having remained in the entourage of François Bozizé after March 2013, he joined
the Front for the Return to Constitutional Order in CAR (Front pour le Retour à l’Ordre
Constitutionnel en CentrAfrique — FROCCA), which aimed to return the deposed president
to power by whatever means necessary. In late summer 2013, he travelled to Cameroon and
Benin, where he attempted to recruit people to fight against the Séléka. In September 2013,
he tried to regain control over operations led by pro-Bozizé fighters in towns and villages
near to Bossangoa. Yakete is also suspected of promoting the distribution of machetes to
young unemployed Christians to facilitate their attacks on Muslims. Other information: Son
of Pierre Yakété and Joséphine YamazonYamazon. Reportedly deceased on 15 Nov 2014.
Modifications: Listed on 20 May 2014, amended on 28 Nov 2014, 17 Dec 2014

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On December 16, Swiss regulators deleted the listing for the following person from the Consolidated List's Cote d'Ivoire sanctions program:

SSID: 30-23731 Name: Djédjé Alcide

DOB: 20 Oct 1956 POB: Abidjan, Ivory Coast Nationality: Ivory Coast

Justification: Close advisor to Mr. Gbagbo: participation in the illegitimate government ofMr. Gbagbo, obstruction of the peace and reconciliation process, public incitement to hatredand violence. Modifications: Listed on 22 Jan 2013, de-listed on 17 Dec 2014

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On December 16, Swiss regulators deleted the listing for the following person from the Consolidated List's Cote d'Ivoire sanctions program:

SSID: 30-23731 Name: Djédjé Alcide

DOB: 20 Oct 1956 POB: Abidjan, Ivory Coast Nationality: Ivory Coast

Justification: Close advisor to Mr. Gbagbo: participation in the illegitimate government of
Mr. Gbagbo, obstruction of the peace and reconciliation process, public incitement to hatred
and violence. Modifications: Listed on 22 Jan 2013, de-listed on 17 Dec 2014

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Also relating to Article 5:

Capital markets

Q. Are derivatives covered by the prohibitions in paragraphs (1) and (2) of Article 5?
A. Derivatives which give the right to acquire or sell a transferable security or money market
instrument covered by paragraphs (1) and (2) of Article 5, such as options, futures, forwards
or warrants, irrespective of how they are traded (on-exchange or over-the-counter (OTC))
are covered by the prohibition set out in Article 5. Other derivatives, such as interest rate
swaps, credit default swaps and cross currency swaps, are not covered by the prohibitions
set out in Article 5. Derivatives used for hedging purposes in the energy market are also not
covered.

Q. Can EU persons issue or deal with depositary receipts issued on or after 1 August 2014
(in the case of entities covered by Article 5(1)) or on or after 12 September 2014 (in the
case of entities covered by Article 5(2)) if such depositary receipts are based on equity
issued by a sanctioned entity?
A. Depositary receipts are transferable securities as defined in Article 1. Consequently, EU
persons may not issue or deal in depositary receipts issued on or after 1 August 2014 (in the
case of entities covered by Article 5(1)) or on or after 12 September 2014 (in the case of
entities covered by Article 5(2)) in any of the following cases:
• the depositary receipts are based on equity issued by a sanctioned entity on or after
1 August 2014 (in the case of entities covered by Article 5(1)) or on or after 12
September 2014 (in the case of entities covered by Article 5(2)); or,
• the depositary receipts are based on equity issued by a sanctioned entity before 1
August 2014 (in the case of entities covered by Article 5(1)) or before 12 September
2014 (in the case of entities covered by Article 5(2)) and are issued under a deposit
agreement with that sanctioned entity. These depositary receipts would constitute
new transferable securities issued on behalf of a sanctioned entity, and would
therefore be prohibited by Article 5(1)(c) or Article 5(2)(d).

Q. Can EU persons deal in depository receipts issued after 1 August 2014, where one of the
sanctioned banks is acting as custodian bank?
A. If the sanctioned bank is acting as a custodian for equity issued by a non-sanctioned
entity, EU persons may deal in such depositary receipts, as it does not constitute dealing in
new equity from the sanctioned entity. If the sanctioned bank is itself the issuer of the
equity, the answer in Q22 applies.

Q. Can EU persons enter into repurchase agreements or securities lending agreements
with a non-sanctioned entity using any transferable securities or money market
instruments issued by a sanctioned entity as collateral?
A. If the transferable securities or money market instruments were issued between 1 August
2014 to 12 September 2014 with a maturity exceeding 90 days by entities covered by Article 5(1), or after 12 September 2014 with a maturity exceeding 30 days by entities covered by
paragraphs (1) and (2) of Article 5, EU persons are prohibited from entering into repurchase
agreements or securities lending agreements where such transferable securities or money
market instruments are used as collateral.
The prohibition does not apply when other transferable securities or money market
instruments are used as collateral.

Q. Can EU persons enter into repurchase agreements or securities lending agreements
with a sanctioned bank, if non-prohibited instruments are used as collateral?
A. Repurchase agreements or securities lending agreements are instruments which are
normally dealt in on the money market and, therefore, money market instruments as
defined in Article 1. EU persons are therefore prohibited from entering into repurchase
agreements or securities lending agreements with an entity covered by Article 5(1) between
1 August 2014 to 12 September 2014 with a maturity exceeding 90 days or after 12
September 2014 with a maturity exceeding 30 days, and by an entity covered by Article 5(2)
after 12 September 12 with a maturity exceeding 30 days.

Q. If a sanctioned entity issues new transferable securities on or after 1 August 2014 (in
the case of entities covered by Article 5(1)) or on or after 12 September 2014 (in the case
of entities covered by Article 5(2)) that are fungible with pre-existing transferable
securities, can EU persons still deal in the old securities in the event that is impossible to
identify from the pool of assets what was issued before or after the cut-off dates?
A. EU persons may deal in transferable securities issued by a sanctioned entity before 1
August 2014 (in the case of entities covered by Article 5(1)) or 12 September 2014 (in the
case of entities covered by Article 5(2)). Practical issues relating to the fungibility of these
securities (which are outside the prohibition), with securities issued or on after, respectively,
1 August 2014 or 12 September 2014 (which may not be dealt with) may arise, however, and
market participants bear the onus of ensuring that any trades they enter into do not involve
the banned securities.

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On December 23rd, Her Majesty's Treasury adopted the modifications to the Syrian sanctions regime embodied in Council Regulation (EU) No 1323/2014, which now have the following prohibitions:

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On December 17, Swiss regulators added one entity to its Consolidated List under the Iran sanctions program:

SSID: 80-29804 Name: Sina Bank

Address: No. 187, Avenue Motahhari Ave., Tehran, 1587998411, Iran

Justification: Sina Bank is controlled by the Mostazafan Foundation, a major Iranian
parastatal entity directly controlled by the Supreme Leader, and which has an 84 %
shareholding in Sina Bank. It provides financial services to the Mostazafan Foundation and
its group of subsidiary units and companies. Accordingly, Sina Bank provides financial
support to the Government of Iran through the Mostazafan Foundation. Other information:
Tel: +982 18 85324347, +982 18 85324346, E-mail: infor@sinabank.ir, Website:
http://www.sinabank.ir/ Modifications: Listed on 17 Dec 2014

deleted another:

SSID: 80-9117 Foreign identifier: 25.a Name: Arya Niroo Nik

Justification: Arya Niroo Nik is a front company used by Fulmen for some of its operations.
Modifications: Amended on 18 Sep 2014, de-listed on 17 Dec 2014

and amended yet another:

SSID: 80-9288 Foreign identifier: 51. Name: MASNA (Moierat Saakht Niroogahye Atomi
Iran)Power Plants' Equipment Manufacturing Company

Good quality a.k.a.: Managing Company for the Construction of Nuclear Power
PlantsSaakhte Tajhizate Niroogahi Address: No. 10, Jahanara Alley, after Hemmat Bridge,
Abbaspour St. (previously called Tavanir), P.O.Box 14395-13591435733161, Tehran, Iran
Justification: Subordinate to AEOI and Novin Energy (both designated under UNSCR
1737). Involved in the development of nuclear reactors. Relation: a) Subordinate to Atomic
Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) (E.37.A.1., SSID 80-8325) b) Subordinate to Novin
Energy Company (E.47.A.6., SSID 80-8514) Modifications: Amended on 20 Dec 2013, 17
Dec 2014

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