Type:Notice
Citation:86 FR 6405
Reading Time:about 2 minutes
The Secretary of State has placed sanctions on Saqr Rustom and the National Defense Forces for their role in disrupting a ceasefire in northern Syria. This decision, made effective on November 9, 2020, blocks their property and interests in the United States, preventing any transactions involving such assets. The action is in accordance with Section 2(a)(i)(A) of Executive Order 13894, highlighting their involvement in obstructing peace efforts.
Simple Explanation
The Secretary of State has decided to put special rules on some people and a group because they made it hard to stop fighting in Syria. This means they can't use their stuff in the U.S. or do business there.