Newsletter 238 from August 20, 2012 International Sanction
Amendment to Appendix 7 to the Ordinance of 8 June 2012 on Sanctions against Syria (SR 946.231.172.7)
International sanctions
The Federal Department of Economic Affairs amended Appendix 7 to the Ordinance on Sanctions against Syria on 13 August 2012. 25 natural persons and three companies and organisations were added; one entry concerning a natural person was amended. The amendment came into force on 15 August 2012.
The Appendices to the Ordinance are available for consultation on the SECO website.
In accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance against Syria, financial intermediaries are requested to report relevant business relationships to SECO and to freeze the associated assets.
Amendment to Appendices 1 and 2 to the Ordinance of 19 January 2005 on Sanctions against Liberia (SR 946.231.16)
International sanctions
The Federal Department of Economic Affairs amended Appendices 1 and 2 to the Ordinance on Sanctions against Liberia on 13 August 2012. 19 natural persons were deleted and are no longer subject to financial sanctions. The amendment came into force on 15 August 2012.
The amendment is available for consultation on the SECO website.
Please note that only the German version is legally binding.