2023-03-17
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The Securities Commission of The Bahamas informs licensees and registrants that the UN Security Council Committee amended the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List on 15 March 2023 pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2610 (2021). These amendments impose asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes on the specified individuals and entities. Licensees and registrants are required to consult the provided UN Security Council websites to ensure continued compliance and accurate record-keeping regarding these updated sanctions.
Date: 16 March 2023 Dear Registrant/Licensee: Re: International Obligations (Economic and Ancillary Measures) Act, Chapter 16 (IOEAMA): ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Pursuant to section 3A of the International Obligations (Economic and Ancillary Measures) Act, Chapter 16 (IOEAMA), licensees and registrants of the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (the Commission) are hereby informed that on 15 March 2023, the Security Council Committee amended the entries specified in the United Nations press release attached hereto, on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo as set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council Resolution 2610 (2021), and in accordance with paragraphs 90 and 91 of resolution 2610 (2021). The United Nations press release can also be found at the following web address: