Georgia joins extension of EU sanctions against Daesh/ISIS, al-Qaeda

12:58, 27.11.2020

Georgia has joined extension of EU sanctions against Daesh/ISIS and al-Qaeda terror groups and its members until October 31, 2021.

The decision was taken in light of the ongoing terrorist threat, European Council statement said. The decision was also joined by Ukraine, Moldova and Armenia.

“EU sanctions consist of a travel ban to the EU and an asset freeze for individuals, and an asset freeze for groups and entities. In addition, EU persons and entities are forbidden from making funds and economic resources available to those listed,” the statement added.

The EU’s sanctions list includes five people — two Algerian and three French nationals.

The EU has been imposing sanctions on Daesh/ISIS and al-Qaeda, as well as individuals and organizations associated with them since 2016.

The EU says its sanctions regime is independent but complementary to United Nations sanctions.

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