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UK and allies have sanctioned human rights abusers 75 years after Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK government announces new sanctions targeting people and groups that are supplying and funding Putin's war machine.
The UK and US have targeted Hamas with a new tranche of sanctions today, restricting the terror group’s ability to operate.
Foreign Secretary announces 29 new UK sanctions targeting individuals and entities operating in and supporting Russia's gold, oil and strategic sectors.
The UK, US and Canada have coordinated new sanctions on Myanmar military financiers and arms dealers.
Latest sanctions package holds those who would undermine Ukraine's sovereignty to account.
The Foreign Secretary has commended the bravery of Iranian women a year on from Mahsa Amini's death and announced coordinated sanctions on the regime.
UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang responsible for attacks on hospitals and critical infrastructure.
Foreign Secretary announces 25 new sanctions targeting Putin’s access to foreign military equipment.
Thirteen new UK sanctions announced targeting individuals and businesses linked to the actions of Wagner Group in Africa.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced 14 new sanctions in response to Russia’s attempts to destroy Ukrainian national identity.
New sanctions have been announced which will target the businesses associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
The Foreign Secretary has announced plans for a new sanctions regime to hold Iran to account for its hostile and destabilising behaviour around the world.
New sanctions legislation allows the UK to target exports from Belarus funding the Lukashenko regime and crack down on Russia’s efforts to circumvent sanctions.
UK Sanctions Coordinator met with US, EU and Canadian counterparts to discuss continued cooperation on Myanmar sanctions efforts.
UK government sanctions 86 individuals and entities, targeting Russia’s theft of Ukrainian grain, advanced military technology, and remaining revenue sources.
The UK, US and EU are today announcing further sanctions on Iranian regime officials responsible for human rights violations.
New sanctions announced target those who have knowingly assisted sanctioned Russia oligarchs to hide their assets in complex financial networks.
The UK and US have imposed sanctions on those responsible for the illicit captagon trade, which independent experts estimate could be worth up to $57 billion.
New UK sanctions will target those who supply the Myanmar regime with materials, including military equipment, which are still being used to attack its civilians.
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