Executive Order on Syria-related Sanctions; Syria-related Designations; Issuance of Syria-related General Licenses

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Update to OFAC's list of Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Blocked Persons

Today, the President issued a new Executive Order Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria. In addition, OFAC has issued Syria-related General License 1, "Official Business of the United States Government," General License 2, "Authorizing Certain Activities Necessary to the Wind Down of Operations or Existing Contracts Involving the Ministry of National Defence or the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Government of Turkey," and General License 3, "Authorizing Official Activities of Certain International Organizations Involving the Ministry of National Defence or the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Government of Turkey."  Finally, OFAC has added the following names to its list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.

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