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The U.S. Department of State has designated Isma'il Fu'ad Rasul Ahmed, also known as Abdallah Kurdi, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This decision was made under Executive Order 13224 and is aimed at blocking Ahmed's assets because he is a leader of the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions. The order also states that no prior notice was required for Ahmed, even if he is present in the United States, to prevent the transfer of funds. This designation was signed by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and will be published in the Federal Register.

The Secretary of State has imposed sanctions on six individuals in accordance with the President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization. These individuals are accused of being leaders in implementing the National Security Law, engaging in activities such as arresting and detaining individuals. As a result, these individuals have been added to the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, meaning their assets in the U.S. are blocked and U.S. persons are prohibited from dealing with them. The decision took effect on January 15, 2021.

The document is an annual report on actions taken under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act by the U.S. to address serious human rights abuses and corruption worldwide. It highlights the designation of 243 foreign individuals and entities involved in such activities, leading to the blocking of their U.S.-based assets and imposing economic sanctions. Key targets included officials from China, South Sudan, Uganda, and Russia, among others, who have been identified for severe human rights violations or corrupt practices. The report also details efforts to collaborate with other countries, like the UK and EU, in adopting similar sanctions measures.

The State Department has designated Fuad Ahmad Nuri Ali al-Shakan, also known by several other names, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224. This designation identifies him as a leader of the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions, whose assets are subject to blocking. The decision was made to prevent providing prior notice to certain individuals due to concerns that it could undermine the effectiveness of the blocking measures. This notice was issued by Michael R. Pompeo and will be published in the Federal Register.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Treasury Department, has announced that certain individuals have been added to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This determination was made because the individuals met specific legal criteria. As a result, these individuals' assets and property within the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. For more information, OFAC's website offers additional resources on these sanctions.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is implementing new regulations related to a July 14, 2020, Executive Order concerning Hong Kong. These regulations aim to address actions by China that undermine Hong Kong's autonomy, impacting various aspects including asset blocking and transactions. The regulations are currently published in a simplified form to provide immediate guidance, with more detailed regulations expected later. These rules are effective from January 15, 2021, and are part of broader U.S. efforts in response to China's actions affecting Hong Kong's independence and rights.

The State Department has designated a group known as Ansarallah, also called Ansar Allah or Partisans of God, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This decision is based on their involvement or risk of involvement in terrorist activities that threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy. The order prevents any advance notice to the individuals affected, as this could undermine the government's ability to effectively block their assets. Michael R. Pompeo, who was the Secretary of State at the time, signed the order on January 12, 2021.

The U.S. State Department, under the authority of Executive Order 13224, has designated Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and Abdullah Yahya al Hakim as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. This means they are recognized as leaders of Ansarallah, a group whose assets and property are blocked. The order prohibits prior notification since it could make the measures ineffective, especially for those in the U.S. who might quickly transfer funds. This official designation by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo was published in the Federal Register.