Somalia sanctions: guidance

The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 came, fullyand intocertain forceother onregulations, 31are Decemberin 2020.force to implement certain UN obligations and to meet the UK’s policy objectives.  

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Summary 

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2. sanctions in respect of: 
• military goods and requirementstechnology 
• enforcingimprovised themexplosive devices (IED) components goods and technology 
• circumstancesenabling whereor facilitating the theyconduct doof notarmed applyhostilities in Somalia 
• the import, purchase or transportation  of charcoal 

Designated persons  

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The statutory guidance lists in detail the Departmentsanctions that can apply in respect of designated persons, including: 

• an asset freeze on their funds and other assets 
• making available funds or economic resources to them or for Businesstheir benefit 
• director disqualification 
• immigration sanction (travel ban) 

Sanctioned goods and Tradeservices 

You (DBT),must Homenot Officeexport or otherwise supply or transfer to or for use in Somalia, or to a person connected with Somalia certain goods in these categories (this is not an exhaustive list): 

• military, security and HMpara-military Treasury,goods, throughsoftware theand Officetechnology and arms, ammunition and related material 
• improvised explosive devices (IED) components, goods and technology 

Related financial services, brokering services and technical assistance may also be subject to sanctions. 

You must not provide technical assistance, armed personnel, financial services or funds or brokering services that enable or facilitate the conduct of Financialarmed Sanctionshostilities Implementationin (OFSI).Somalia. 

You must not import or directly or indirectly acquire charcoal from Somalia (including charcoal originally consigned from Somalia).