Singapore will block certain Russian banks and financial transactions connected to Russia. Major Singapore banks are already restricting trade financing for Russian commodities.
March 1, 2022The bill allows targeted sanctions to be imposed to address themes such as gross human rights violations, malicious cyber activity and serious corruption.
November 29, 2021Australia will be able to impose targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against individuals and entities without the need for specific country-based regimes.
August 8, 2021Japan will set itself apart as an active sanctioning partner in Asia and further boost the global effort to combat human rights violations, writes RUSI's Sasha Erskine.
May 15, 2021The UK has made its first 22 designations under the new regime, including individuals in Russia, South Africa, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and South Sudan.
April 28, 2021The EU, US, UK and Canada all imposed sanctions against Chinese officials and entities on Monday, citing human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
March 23, 2021Human Rights Watch is calling for economic sanctions, travel bans and asset freezes for leaders of Myanmar's military, military business conglomerates and the new governing body.
February 22, 2021New legislation provisionally agreed by member states will allow the EU to target individuals who commit gross human rights violations irrespective of nationality.
November 30, 2020Measures will be taken against six individuals and three entities, including travel bans, asset freezes, and a prohibition on obtaining funding from the EU.
August 4, 2020The amendments raise the maximum penalties for violating anti-terrorism laws, and empower the government to implement UN Security Council resolutions.
July 31, 2020