Newsletter 93 from May 25, 2009 International Sanction

Newsletter 93 - New Ordinance on Sanctions against Somalia - On 13 May 2009, the Swiss Federal Council resolved on sanctions against Somalia and decreed a corresponding Ordinance (SR 946.231.169.4). Switzerland thereby implements the sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council. The Ordinance came into force on 25 May 2009. Article 2 of the Ordinance provides for the freezing of funds and financial resources. The names of affected persons, business enterprises and organisations are to be listed at Appendix 2. At present the list contains no names of persons, business enterprises or organisations. The Ordinance is available for consultation on the website of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Homepage des Staatssekretariats für Wirtschaft