CEPR Sanctions Watch Archives

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AfghanistanCEPR Sanctions WatchCubaIranNorth KoreaRussiaSanctionsSanctions WatchSyriaVenezuela CEPR Sanctions Watch September 2023

This month marked one year since President Biden announced the creation of the Afghan Fund, a trust that holds $3.5 billion in Afghan central bank assets that were frozen by the United States following the Taliban takeover.

Michael Galant / September 29, 2023

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AfghanistanCEPR Sanctions WatchCubaIranNorth KoreaRussiaSanctionsSyriaVenezuela CEPR Sanctions Watch July 2023

The House of Representatives passes an amendment that would block future sanctions relief for Afghanistan; EU and Latin American leaders condemn Cuba embargo as sanctions fuel Havana water shortages; and more.

Michael Galant / July 31, 2023

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AfghanistanCEPR Sanctions WatchCubaIranNorth KoreaRussiaSanctionsVenezuela CEPR Sanctions Watch June 2023

Sanctions Watch June 2023: Hunger rises in Afghanistan; Caribbean leaders call for Cuba sanctions lifting; Indirect talks raise hope for Iran sanctions relief; North Korea tests missiles due to US-South Korea exercises; EU unveils 11th Russia sanctions; Concerns over Syria crisis, Venezuela strategy, and impact of sanctions voiced by commentators.

Michael Galant / June 30, 2023

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AfghanistanCEPR Sanctions WatchCubaIranNorth KoreaRussiaSanctionsVenezuela CEPR Sanctions Watch May 2023

In this edition of Sanctions Watch: Local civil society leaders call for the release of central bank assets to Afghanistan; Members of Congress urge Biden to address migration by easing sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela, and more.

Michael Galant / May 31, 2023