Permanent Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
OTH 90/2025 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- foreign debt
- independence of judges and lawyers
- international order
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Information received concerning a reported change in European Union’s approach to the provision of legal services in the context of its restrictive measures framework, which may adversely impact on the work of legal professionals and violate internationally established principles of access to justice, fairness and due process.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Other actors
City / Location: European Union
Period / Date: 2012 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning a reported change in European Union’s approach to the provision of legal services in the context of its restrictive measures framework, which may adversely impact on the work of legal professionals and violate internationally established principles of access to justice, fairness and due process.
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| Lawyer |
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USA 23/2025 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- foreign debt
- independence of judges and lawyers
- international order
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Information received concerning the significant challenges faced by lawyers and other legal professionals in performing their duties on sanctions-related matters and while undertaking, representing and advising concerned individuals and entities on sanctions-related cases.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: nationwide
Period / Date: 2012 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the significant challenges faced by lawyers and other legal professionals in performing their duties on sanctions-related matters and while undertaking, representing and advising concerned individuals and entities on sanctions-related cases.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
GBR 11/2025 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- foreign debt
- independence of judges and lawyers
- international order
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Information received concerning the significant challenges faced by UK-based lawyers and other legal professionals in performing their duties on sanctions-related matters and while undertaking, representing and advising concerned individuals and entities on sanctions-related cases.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
City / Location: nationwide
Period / Date: 2012 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the significant challenges faced by UK-based lawyers and other legal professionals in performing their duties on sanctions-related matters and while undertaking, representing and advising concerned individuals and entities on sanctions-related cases.
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26 Sep 2025 |
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USA 20/2025 |
- terrorism
- Afghanistan
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- development
- disability
- disappearances
- education
- executions
- foreign debt
- freedom of opinion and expression
- freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
- independence of judges and lawyers
- internally displaced persons
- international order
- international solidarity
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- minority issues
- Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
- racism
- toxics and human rights
- trafficking in persons
- unilateral coercive measures
- violence against women and girls
- women and girls
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Information received concerning the military strikes conducted by the United States Armed Forces on Iran on 22 June 2025, following strikes on Iran by Israel on 13 June 2025. These strikes, which reportedly targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, raise grave questions about compliance with fundamental obligations under international law, including the prohibition on the use of force, non-intervention, respect for State sovereignty, the international crime of aggression, and international human rights law. We are gravely concerned at the threats of additional escalation, including the further targeting of nuclear facilities, which could lead to devastating consequences for human rights, in particular for the rights to life, security of person, health and a healthy environment.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Fordo, Natanz, Isfahan
Period / Date: 22 June 2025
Subject: Information received concerning the military strikes conducted by the United States Armed Forces on Iran on 22 June 2025, following strikes on Iran by Israel on 13 June 2025. These strikes, which reportedly targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, raise grave questions about compliance with fundamental obligations under international law, including the prohibition on the use of force, non-intervention, respect for State sovereignty, the international crime of aggression, and international human rights law. We are gravely concerned at the threats of additional escalation, including the further targeting of nuclear facilities, which could lead to devastating consequences for human rights, in particular for the rights to life, security of person, health and a healthy environment.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
GBR 5/2025 |
- foreign debt
- health
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received concerning the negative impact on human rights of sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom on 28 February 2022, and the United States on 15 April 2021, on Bank Otkritie Financial Corporation PJSC for their ties with the Russian Central Bank. Bank Otkritie was later bought by ВТБ (VTB) Bank in January 2025, an entity also on the sanctions list.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
City / Location: worldwide
Period / Date: 28/02/2022-ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the negative impact on human rights of sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom on 28 February 2022, and the United States on 15 April 2021, on Bank Otkritie Financial Corporation PJSC for their ties with the Russian Central Bank. Bank Otkritie was later bought by ВТБ (VTB) Bank in January 2025, an entity also on the sanctions list.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Identity withheld 1 |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
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08 Jul 2025
23 Jul 2025 |
Permanent Delegation of the European Union
OTH 43/2025 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- foreign debt
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Information received concerning the adoption of the Directive (EU) 2024/1760 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on corporate sustainability due diligence and amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and Regulation (EU) 2023/2859. This directive may have a detrimental effect on human rights internationally, especially in conflict-affected and high-risk areas, by encouraging zero-risk policies as well as business overcompliance with the EU’s restrictive measures.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Other actors
City / Location: worldwide
Period / Date: 2024 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the adoption of the Directive (EU) 2024/1760 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on corporate sustainability due diligence and amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and Regulation (EU) 2023/2859. This directive may have a detrimental effect on human rights internationally, especially in conflict-affected and high-risk areas, by encouraging zero-risk policies as well as business overcompliance with the EU’s restrictive measures.
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USA 1/2025 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international order
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Information received concerning the reported use of the rebuttable presumption of wrongdoing or presumption of guilt, and de facto reversal of the burden of proof, as a recurrent practice in sanctions-related cases, in particular in sanctions designations of persons and entities, as well as in the review and de-listing procedures. This issues has been briefly addressed by the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures in her thematic report to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on “Access to justice in the face of unilateral sanctions and over-compliance (A/79/183).
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: worldwide
Period / Date: 2017 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the reported use of the rebuttable presumption of wrongdoing or presumption of guilt, and de facto reversal of the burden of proof, as a recurrent practice in sanctions-related cases, in particular in sanctions designations of persons and entities, as well as in the review and de-listing procedures. This issues has been briefly addressed by the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures in her thematic report to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on “Access to justice in the face of unilateral sanctions and over-compliance (A/79/183).
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Related communications: OTH 1/2025
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Permanent Delegation of the European Union
OTH 1/2025 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international order
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Information received concerning the reported use of the rebuttable presumption of wrongdoing or presumption of guilt, and de facto reversal of the burden of proof, as a recurrent practice in sanctions-related cases, in particular in sanctions designations of persons and entities, as well as in the review and de-listing procedures. This issues has been briefly addressed by the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures in her thematic report to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on “Access to justice in the face of unilateral sanctions and over-compliance (A/79/183).
Alleged victims: -
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: worldwide
Period / Date: 2017 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the reported use of the rebuttable presumption of wrongdoing or presumption of guilt, and de facto reversal of the burden of proof, as a recurrent practice in sanctions-related cases, in particular in sanctions designations of persons and entities, as well as in the review and de-listing procedures. This issues has been briefly addressed by the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures in her thematic report to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on “Access to justice in the face of unilateral sanctions and over-compliance (A/79/183).
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Related communications: USA 1/2025
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15 Apr 2025 |
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CHE 4/2024 |
- international solidarity
- privacy
- unilateral coercive measures
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Informations reçues concernant les restrictions imposées à Mme Aleksandra Melnichenko suite à sa désignation en vertu de l'ordonnance sur les mesures liées à la situation en Ukraine (RS 946.231.176.72) et son inclusion dans la liste Suisse des individus et entités sanctionnées, ainsi que les conséquences de cette désignation en matière de droits de l'homme.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: European Union, Switzerland
Period / Date: 3 June 2022 to present
Subject: Informations reçues concernant les restrictions imposées à Mme Aleksandra Melnichenko suite à sa désignation en vertu de l'ordonnance sur les mesures liées à la situation en Ukraine (RS 946.231.176.72) et son inclusion dans la liste Suisse des individus et entités sanctionnées, ainsi que les conséquences de cette désignation en matière de droits de l'homme.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Aleksandra Melnichenko |
adult |
female |
No affiliation |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 123/2024
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04 Nov 2024 |
Council of the European Union
OTH 123/2024 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
- privacy
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Information received concerning the negative impact on human rights of sanctions imposed by the European Union on 3 June 2022 on Ms. Aleksandra Melnichenko.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: European Union, Switzerland
Period / Date: 3 June 2022 to present
Subject: Information received concerning the negative impact on human rights of sanctions imposed by the European Union on 3 June 2022 on Ms. Aleksandra Melnichenko.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Aleksandra Melnichenko |
adult |
female |
No affiliation |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: CHE 4/2024
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11 Nov 2024 |
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USA 20/2024 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international order
- international solidarity
- poverty
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Information received concerning the alarming humanitarian situation in Cuba, which has been further exacerbated following the redesignation in 2021 by the U.S. Government of Cuba as a state sponsoring terrorism. The SSOT designation has expanded the scope of unilateral coercive measures imposed on the country, further curtailed Cuba’s trade and economic capabilities, blocked avenues for international cooperation, and exacerbated fear and uncertainty for all those wishing to engage with the country resulting in over-compliance, all of which have serious adverse impact on the lives and human rights of the country’s population, in particular of those in vulnerable situations.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Cuba nationwide
Period / Date: 2021 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the alarming humanitarian situation in Cuba, which has been further exacerbated following the redesignation in 2021 by the U.S. Government of Cuba as a state sponsoring terrorism. The SSOT designation has expanded the scope of unilateral coercive measures imposed on the country, further curtailed Cuba’s trade and economic capabilities, blocked avenues for international cooperation, and exacerbated fear and uncertainty for all those wishing to engage with the country resulting in over-compliance, all of which have serious adverse impact on the lives and human rights of the country’s population, in particular of those in vulnerable situations.
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Previous communications: USA 3/2024; USA 31/2023
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USA 11/2024 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- cultural rights
- international solidarity
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Information received from various sources concerning serious challenges faced by different actors located in a number of countries due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control on their access to websites of international organizations as well as to software used by these organizations to organize online meetings, side events and conferences.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: worldwide
Period / Date: 2011 - ongoing
Subject: Information received from various sources concerning serious challenges faced by different actors located in a number of countries due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control on their access to websites of international organizations as well as to software used by these organizations to organize online meetings, side events and conferences.
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10 Sep 2024 |
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ISR 7/2024 |
- foreign debt
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received concerning the possibility of revoking the waiver to the Israeli banks under the Oslo and Paris Accords. Considering the current tensions in the region, we would like to express our concerns regarding two issues, seeking clarification and further elaboration on the matter.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Israel
City / Location: Israel
Period / Date: January - April 2024
Subject: Information received concerning the possibility of revoking the waiver to the Israeli banks under the Oslo and Paris Accords. Considering the current tensions in the region, we would like to express our concerns regarding two issues, seeking clarification and further elaboration on the matter.
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DEU 1/2024 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received by the mandate about alleged violations of exports bans introduced under 1o of Regulation (EC) No. 765/2006 of 18 May 2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Germany
City / Location: Erfurt
Period / Date: 2021 - ongoing
Subject: Information received by the mandate about alleged violations of exports bans introduced under 1o of Regulation (EC) No. 765/2006 of 18 May 2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Alena Bekker |
adult |
female |
No affiliation |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
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24 Apr 2024 |
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USA 4/2024 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- food
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comment on a bill of the United States` Congress introduced “[t]o prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad”, which, if accepted, would have a negative impact on the human rights of the Syrian population.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: nationwide
Period / Date: May 2023 - ongoing
Subject: comment on a bill of the United States` Congress introduced “[t]o prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad”, which, if accepted, would have a negative impact on the human rights of the Syrian population.
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Previous communications: USA 24/2020; USA 7/2023
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USA 31/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- food
- foreign debt
- international order
- international solidarity
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Information received about the negative impact on human rights of sanctions imposed by the United States of America as the result of its designation of certain countries as state sponsors of terrorism (SST) under domestic legal authority granted initially by the Arms Export Control Act, section 40; the Foreign Assistance Act, section 620A, and subsequently continued by National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, section 1754(c); as well as by Paragraph 1605A of USC Title 28, Part IV, Chapter 97; and other U.S. laws that trigger specific sanctions when a country is listed as an SST. The sanctions raise serious rule-of-law and human rights concerns.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: nationwide
Period / Date: 1979 - ongoing
Subject: Information received about the negative impact on human rights of sanctions imposed by the United States of America as the result of its designation of certain countries as state sponsors of terrorism (SST) under domestic legal authority granted initially by the Arms Export Control Act, section 40; the Foreign Assistance Act, section 620A, and subsequently continued by National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, section 1754(c); as well as by Paragraph 1605A of USC Title 28, Part IV, Chapter 97; and other U.S. laws that trigger specific sanctions when a country is listed as an SST. The sanctions raise serious rule-of-law and human rights concerns.
Previous communications: USA 21/2022; USA 25/2022; USA 5/2023; USA 7/2023; USA 25/2023; USA 20/2024
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USA 3/2024 |
- food
- development
- poverty
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received concerning the damaging impact of the unilateral economic coercive measures imposed on Cuba for the past 62 years by the USA, on Cuba’s ability to guarantee the right to food and to an adequate standard of living for its citizens and residents.
Alleged victims: 11183000
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Cuba
Period / Date: Since 1962
Subject: Information received concerning the damaging impact of the unilateral economic coercive measures imposed on Cuba for the past 62 years by the USA, on Cuba’s ability to guarantee the right to food and to an adequate standard of living for its citizens and residents.
Total number of unidentified alleged victims: 11183000
| Status or occupation |
Number and gender |
| Country-wide |
11183000 unknown(s) |
Total number of alleged victims: 11183000
Previous communications: USA 20/2024
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17 Apr 2024 |
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USA 23/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- arbitrary Detention
- international order
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Information received concerning the continued detention and prosecution of Mr. Alex Nain Saab Morán, a dual Colombian and Venezuelan national and entrepreneur, appointed as a Special Envoy of Venezuela to negotiate with Iran the procurement of basic goods, including food medicine and gasoline. Mr. Saab’s arrest in Cabo Verde and his subsequent extradition to the United States violate his rights to freedom of movement, freedom from arbitrary detention, right to health, while also harm the rights of the Venezuelan people to food, to health and to a decent standard of living by preventing him from carrying out his official missions to Iran for the procurement of basic goods on behalf of the Government of Venezuela.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Florida / Miami
Period / Date: 2020 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the continued detention and prosecution of Mr. Alex Nain Saab Morán, a dual Colombian and Venezuelan national and entrepreneur, appointed as a Special Envoy of Venezuela to negotiate with Iran the procurement of basic goods, including food medicine and gasoline. Mr. Saab’s arrest in Cabo Verde and his subsequent extradition to the United States violate his rights to freedom of movement, freedom from arbitrary detention, right to health, while also harm the rights of the Venezuelan people to food, to health and to a decent standard of living by preventing him from carrying out his official missions to Iran for the procurement of basic goods on behalf of the Government of Venezuela.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Alex Nain Saab Morán |
adult |
male |
Humanitarian, solidarity, human rights-related activity |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Previous communications: CPV 2/2021
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USA 25/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received from various sources concerning the discontinuation by Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) of the provision of medical dressings for Belarusian patients suffering from the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), following the decisions a number countries to impose and expand sanctions against Belarus, even though the imposed restrictions explicitly exempt the delivery of goods of a humanitarian nature, especially medicine and medical equipment. In addition, although payments and deliveries for such goods may be possible, in practice they become more complicated due to sanctions-induced restrictions and over-compliance.
Alleged victims: 124
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Belarus / countrywide
Period / Date: 2020 - ongoing
Subject: Information received from various sources concerning the discontinuation by Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) of the provision of medical dressings for Belarusian patients suffering from the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), following the decisions a number countries to impose and expand sanctions against Belarus, even though the imposed restrictions explicitly exempt the delivery of goods of a humanitarian nature, especially medicine and medical equipment. In addition, although payments and deliveries for such goods may be possible, in practice they become more complicated due to sanctions-induced restrictions and over-compliance.
Total number of unidentified alleged victims: 124
| Status or occupation |
Number and gender |
| Group of individuals |
124 unknown(s) |
Total number of alleged victims: 124
Related communications: OTH 108/2023; OTH 109/2023; SWE 3/2023
Previous communications: OTH 95/2022; USA 21/2022; USA 25/2022; USA 5/2023; USA 7/2023; USA 31/2023
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17 Apr 2024 |
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SWE 3/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received from various sources concerning the discontinuation by Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) of the provision of medical dressings for Belarusian patients suffering from the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), following the decisions a number countries to impose and expand sanctions against Belarus, even though the imposed restrictions explicitly exempt the delivery of goods of a humanitarian nature, especially medicine and medical equipment. In addition, although payments and deliveries for such goods may be possible, in practice they become more complicated due to sanctions-induced restrictions and over-compliance.
Alleged victims: 124
Country: Sweden
City / Location: Belarus / countrywide
Period / Date: 2020 - ongoing
Subject: Information received from various sources concerning the discontinuation by Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) of the provision of medical dressings for Belarusian patients suffering from the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), following the decisions a number countries to impose and expand sanctions against Belarus, even though the imposed restrictions explicitly exempt the delivery of goods of a humanitarian nature, especially medicine and medical equipment. In addition, although payments and deliveries for such goods may be possible, in practice they become more complicated due to sanctions-induced restrictions and over-compliance.
Total number of unidentified alleged victims: 124
| Status or occupation |
Number and gender |
| Group of individuals |
124 unknown(s) |
Total number of alleged victims: 124
Related communications: OTH 108/2023; OTH 109/2023; USA 25/2023
Previous communications: SWE 3/2021; SWE 4/2022; OTH 95/2022
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06 Nov 2023 |
Permanent Delegation of the European Union
OTH 109/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received from various sources concerning the discontinuation by Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) of the provision of medical dressings for Belarusian patients suffering from the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), following the decisions a number countries to impose and expand sanctions against Belarus, even though the imposed restrictions explicitly exempt the delivery of goods of a humanitarian nature, especially medicine and medical equipment. In addition, although payments and deliveries for such goods may be possible, in practice they become more complicated due to sanctions-induced restrictions and over-compliance.
Alleged victims: 124
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: Belarus / countrywide
Period / Date: 2020 - ongoing
Subject: Information received from various sources concerning the discontinuation by Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) of the provision of medical dressings for Belarusian patients suffering from the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), following the decisions a number countries to impose and expand sanctions against Belarus, even though the imposed restrictions explicitly exempt the delivery of goods of a humanitarian nature, especially medicine and medical equipment. In addition, although payments and deliveries for such goods may be possible, in practice they become more complicated due to sanctions-induced restrictions and over-compliance.
Total number of unidentified alleged victims: 124
| Status or occupation |
Number and gender |
| Group of individuals |
124 unknown(s) |
Total number of alleged victims: 124
Related communications: OTH 108/2023; SWE 3/2023; USA 25/2023
Previous communications: OTH 95/2022; OTH 106/2022; OTH 75/2023
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OTH 108/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received from various sources concerning the discontinuation by Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) of the provision of medical dressings for Belarusian patients suffering from the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), following the decisions a number countries to impose and expand sanctions against Belarus, even though the imposed restrictions explicitly exempt the delivery of goods of a humanitarian nature, especially medicine and medical equipment. In addition, although payments and deliveries for such goods may be possible, in practice they become more complicated due to sanctions-induced restrictions and over-compliance.
Alleged victims: 124
Country: Sweden
City / Location: Belarus / countrywide
Period / Date: 2020 - ongoing
Subject: Information received from various sources concerning the discontinuation by Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden) of the provision of medical dressings for Belarusian patients suffering from the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), following the decisions a number countries to impose and expand sanctions against Belarus, even though the imposed restrictions explicitly exempt the delivery of goods of a humanitarian nature, especially medicine and medical equipment. In addition, although payments and deliveries for such goods may be possible, in practice they become more complicated due to sanctions-induced restrictions and over-compliance.
Total number of unidentified alleged victims: 124
| Status or occupation |
Number and gender |
| Group of individuals |
124 unknown(s) |
Total number of alleged victims: 124
Related communications: OTH 109/2023; SWE 3/2023; USA 25/2023
Previous communications: OTH 95/2022
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OTH 75/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information concerning the following comment on the text of the European Commission’s Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition of criminal offences and penalties for the violation of Union restrictive measures (hereafter “Directive Proposal”). Information received by my mandate indicates that the Directive Proposal is currently in a consultation phase at the European Parliament with the purpose of receiving input and proposals from the different groups.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Belgium
City / Location: European Union
Period / Date: December 2022 - ongoing
Subject: Information concerning the following comment on the text of the European Commission’s Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition of criminal offences and penalties for the violation of Union restrictive measures (hereafter “Directive Proposal”). Information received by my mandate indicates that the Directive Proposal is currently in a consultation phase at the European Parliament with the purpose of receiving input and proposals from the different groups.
Previous communications: OTH 109/2023
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International Labour Organization - ILO
OTH 64/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received concerning the Decision of the Governing body of the International Labour Organization “Options for measures under article 33 of the ILO Constitution, as well as other measures, to secure compliance by the Government of Belarus with the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry in respect of Conventions Nos 87 and 98” with reference to the draft resolution of the General Conference of the International Labour Organization on measures to be applied under art. 33 of the ILO Constitution.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: Belarus - countrywide
Period / Date: February 2023 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the Decision of the Governing body of the International Labour Organization “Options for measures under article 33 of the ILO Constitution, as well as other measures, to secure compliance by the Government of Belarus with the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry in respect of Conventions Nos 87 and 98” with reference to the draft resolution of the General Conference of the International Labour Organization on measures to be applied under art. 33 of the ILO Constitution.
Previous communications: OTH 29/2023
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07 Jun 2023 |
International Labour Organization - ILO
OTH 29/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information concerning the following comment on the Decision of the Governing body of the International Labour Organization (hereafter, ILO) “Options for measures under article 33 of the ILO Constitution, as well as other measures, to secure compliance by the Government of Belarus with the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry in respect of Conventions Nos 87 and 98. ” with regards to the draft resolution of the General Conference of the International Labour Organization (Meeting in Geneva at its 111th Session, June 2023) on measures to be applied under art. 33 of the ILO Constitution.
Alleged victims: 2
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: Belarus - countrywide
Period / Date: 2004 - ongoing
Subject: Information concerning the following comment on the Decision of the Governing body of the International Labour Organization (hereafter, ILO) “Options for measures under article 33 of the ILO Constitution, as well as other measures, to secure compliance by the Government of Belarus with the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry in respect of Conventions Nos 87 and 98. ” with regards to the draft resolution of the General Conference of the International Labour Organization (Meeting in Geneva at its 111th Session, June 2023) on measures to be applied under art. 33 of the ILO Constitution.
Number of identified alleged victims: 2
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Government |
| Belarus Government |
Total number of alleged victims: 2
Previous communications: OTH 64/2023
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27 Apr 2023 (Ack.)
09 May 2023 |
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USA 7/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- development
- food
- international order
- international solidarity
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Information concerning the comment on the text of the General Licence No. 23 (hereafter GL23), issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury, and which aims at easing the Syrian Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR part 542 (SySR) for a period of 6 months for the purpose of facilitating the relief efforts following the catastrophic earthquakes of 6 February 2023.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Syria
Period / Date: February 2023 - ongoing
Subject: Information concerning the comment on the text of the General Licence No. 23 (hereafter GL23), issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury, and which aims at easing the Syrian Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR part 542 (SySR) for a period of 6 months for the purpose of facilitating the relief efforts following the catastrophic earthquakes of 6 February 2023.
Previous communications: USA 21/2022; USA 25/2023; USA 31/2023; USA 4/2024
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
GBR 6/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- development
- food
- international order
- international solidarity
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Information concerning the comment on the text of your Excellency’s Government’s General Licence: Humanitarian Activity INT/2023/2711256 issued on 15 February 2023 under Regulation 61 of The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“The Syria Regulations”) pertaining to the humanitarian activity in relations to the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. This General Licence aims at easing for a period of 6 months the sanctions regime against Syria for the purpose of facilitating the relief efforts following the catastrophic earthquakes of 6 February 2023.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
City / Location: Syria
Period / Date: February 2023 - ongoing
Subject: Information concerning the comment on the text of your Excellency’s Government’s General Licence: Humanitarian Activity INT/2023/2711256 issued on 15 February 2023 under Regulation 61 of The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“The Syria Regulations”) pertaining to the humanitarian activity in relations to the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. This General Licence aims at easing for a period of 6 months the sanctions regime against Syria for the purpose of facilitating the relief efforts following the catastrophic earthquakes of 6 February 2023.
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Permanent Delegation of the European Union
OTH 21/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- development
- food
- international order
- international solidarity
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Information received concerning the following comment on the text of the European Union’s Council Regulation 2023/407 and European Union’s Council Decision 2023/408 of 23 February 2023, amending article 16a of the EU Regulation 36/2012 and article 28a of the EU Council Decision 2013/255 respectively. This new EU regulation and decision were adopted in response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and aims at easing for a period of 6 months of the EU Restrictive Measures against Syria for the purpose of facilitating the relief efforts following the catastrophic earthquakes of 6 February 2023.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: Syria
Period / Date: February 2023 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the following comment on the text of the European Union’s Council Regulation 2023/407 and European Union’s Council Decision 2023/408 of 23 February 2023, amending article 16a of the EU Regulation 36/2012 and article 28a of the EU Council Decision 2013/255 respectively. This new EU regulation and decision were adopted in response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and aims at easing for a period of 6 months of the EU Restrictive Measures against Syria for the purpose of facilitating the relief efforts following the catastrophic earthquakes of 6 February 2023.
Previous communications: OTH 106/2022
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USA 5/2023 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received about the negative human rights impact of the extraterritorial jurisdiction asserted by the United States in connection with its unilateral sanctions. Specifically, this involves primary and secondary sanctions against foreign nationals for alleged activities outside of the United States that circumvent or fail to comply with the US sanctions. It also involves penalizing foreign companies that are owned or controlled by U.S. persons, as well as certain other foreign companies, for doing business with sanctioned states. These situations raise grave concerns about human rights as well as adherence to the rule of law.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Global
Period / Date: 2018-present
Subject: Information received about the negative human rights impact of the extraterritorial jurisdiction asserted by the United States in connection with its unilateral sanctions. Specifically, this involves primary and secondary sanctions against foreign nationals for alleged activities outside of the United States that circumvent or fail to comply with the US sanctions. It also involves penalizing foreign companies that are owned or controlled by U.S. persons, as well as certain other foreign companies, for doing business with sanctioned states. These situations raise grave concerns about human rights as well as adherence to the rule of law.
Previous communications: USA 25/2023; USA 31/2023
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USA 25/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
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Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Iran
Period / Date: 2018-Present
Subject: Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
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age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Thalassemia patients |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 134/2022; OTH 135/2022; CHE 5/2022; FRA 5/2022
Previous communications: USA 25/2023; USA 31/2023
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18 Apr 2024 |
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CHE 5/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
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Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: Iran
Period / Date: 2018-Present
Subject: Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
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age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Thalassemia patients |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 134/2022; OTH 135/2022; USA 25/2022; FRA 5/2022
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06 Apr 2023 |
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OTH 135/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
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Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: France
City / Location: Iran
Period / Date: 2018-Present
Subject: Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
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age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Thalassemia patients |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 134/2022; CHE 5/2022; USA 25/2022; FRA 5/2022
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Novartis International AG
OTH 134/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
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Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: Iran
Period / Date: 2018-Present
Subject: Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Thalassemia patients |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 135/2022; CHE 5/2022; USA 25/2022; FRA 5/2022
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03 Apr 2023 |
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FRA 5/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
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Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: France
City / Location: Iran
Period / Date: 2018-Present
Subject: Information concerning the negative impact on the right to health and other human rights resulting from responses by pharmaceutical companies to U.S. sanctions against Iran. Specifically, I have received information that a subsidiary of the Swiss company Novartis AG (Novartis) has stopped providing at least some vital medications for Iranians suffering from thalassemia, and the French company Roquette Frères (Roquette) has stopped providing to Iran the ingredients it produces for making medicines used in treating thalassemia, following the re-imposition and expansion of U.S. sanctions against Iran since 2018, even though the sanctions permit the continued sale to Iran of products of a humanitarian nature.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Thalassemia patients |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 134/2022; OTH 135/2022; CHE 5/2022; USA 25/2022
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USA 21/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- development
- food
- international solidarity
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Information received concerning the serious challenges and obstacles in the implementation of humanitarian carve-outs (exemptions and exceptions) in the current US unilateral sanctions regimes, with serious adverse effects in the delivery of humanitarian aid and the lives of all those benefiting from such aid in the countries targeted by sanctions.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Countrywide
Period / Date: Ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the serious challenges and obstacles in the implementation of humanitarian carve-outs (exemptions and exceptions) in the current US unilateral sanctions regimes, with serious adverse effects in the delivery of humanitarian aid and the lives of all those benefiting from such aid in the countries targeted by sanctions.
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| Group of individuals |
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Related communications: OTH 106/2022
Previous communications: USA 7/2023; USA 25/2023; USA 31/2023
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Permanent Delegation of the European Union
OTH 106/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- development
- food
- international solidarity
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Information received concerning the serious challenges and obstacles in the implementation of EU humanitarian carve-outs/exceptions, such as exemptions and derogations, in the current unilateral sanction regimes, with serious adverse effects in the delivery of humanitarian aid and the lives of all those benefiting from such aid in the targeted by sanctions countries.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: Countrywide
Period / Date: Ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the serious challenges and obstacles in the implementation of EU humanitarian carve-outs/exceptions, such as exemptions and derogations, in the current unilateral sanction regimes, with serious adverse effects in the delivery of humanitarian aid and the lives of all those benefiting from such aid in the targeted by sanctions countries.
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| Group of individuals |
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Related communications: USA 21/2022
Previous communications: OTH 21/2023; OTH 109/2023
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12 Dec 2022 |
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USA 19/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- business
- development
- health
- international solidarity
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Information concerning difficulties encountered in establishing a durable flow of vital medical supplies to Iran in the context of U.S. sanctions against the country; and particularly the reluctance of key parties to be involved in the supply despite the exemptions that are supposed to allow humanitarian goods to be shipped to Iran. This reluctance, due to substantial overcompliance with the sanctions, has impeded the establishment of lasting arrangements for procuring and shipping medical supplies to Iran, forcing a shift toward ad hoc arrangements that add complexity, time, costs and uncertainty to the supply process, which negatively impact the right to health and right to life of patients for whom the supplies are destined.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Iran
Period / Date: 2018-Now
Subject: Information concerning difficulties encountered in establishing a durable flow of vital medical supplies to Iran in the context of U.S. sanctions against the country; and particularly the reluctance of key parties to be involved in the supply despite the exemptions that are supposed to allow humanitarian goods to be shipped to Iran. This reluctance, due to substantial overcompliance with the sanctions, has impeded the establishment of lasting arrangements for procuring and shipping medical supplies to Iran, forcing a shift toward ad hoc arrangements that add complexity, time, costs and uncertainty to the supply process, which negatively impact the right to health and right to life of patients for whom the supplies are destined.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Epidermolysis Bullosa Patients |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: SWE 4/2022; OTH 95/2022
Previous communications: SWE 3/2021
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SWE 4/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- business
- development
- health
- international solidarity
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Information concerning difficulties encountered in establishing a durable flow of these and other medical supplies to Iran in view of U.S. sanctions against the country.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Sweden
City / Location: Iran
Period / Date: 2018-Now
Subject: Information concerning difficulties encountered in establishing a durable flow of these and other medical supplies to Iran in view of U.S. sanctions against the country.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Epidermolysis Bullosa Patients |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 95/2022; USA 19/2022
Previous communications: SWE 3/2021; OTH 230/2021; SWE 3/2023
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09 Dec 2022 |
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OTH 95/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- business
- development
- health
- international solidarity
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Information concerning financing the procurement by UNICEF of Mepilex dressings for Iranian patients with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) through the Ministry of Health, delivered via a domestic charity. I
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Sweden
City / Location: Iran
Period / Date: 2018-Now
Subject: Information concerning financing the procurement by UNICEF of Mepilex dressings for Iranian patients with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) through the Ministry of Health, delivered via a domestic charity. I
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Epidermolysis Bullosa Patients |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: SWE 4/2022; USA 19/2022
Previous communications: SWE 3/2021; OTH 230/2021; OTH 108/2023; OTH 109/2023; SWE 3/2023; USA 25/2023
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USA 17/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- Afghanistan
- climate change
- health
- international order
- international solidarity
- minority issues
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Information concerning the imposition of U.S. sanctions against Iran and Iranian economic sectors, entities and individuals through a series of executive orders, laws and regulations in recent decades, and specifically the negative impact of these sanctions on the enjoyment of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in the Islamic Republic of Iran and elsewhere, and on other rights that are harmed by the sanctions’ erosion of this right, especially the right to health and the right to life.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Iran
Period / Date: 2015-Present
Subject: Information concerning the imposition of U.S. sanctions against Iran and Iranian economic sectors, entities and individuals through a series of executive orders, laws and regulations in recent decades, and specifically the negative impact of these sanctions on the enjoyment of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in the Islamic Republic of Iran and elsewhere, and on other rights that are harmed by the sanctions’ erosion of this right, especially the right to health and the right to life.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Iran |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
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USA 13/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received concerning restrictions on exports to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela of spare parts that are essential for the functioning of electron microscopes. The restrictions are associated with sanctions imposed against the Venezuelan Government and against key economic sectors, entities and individuals under a series of U.S. executive orders and laws over the past two decades. Concern is expressed that the inability to obtain the spare parts impedes the continued use of these microscopes, with detrimental effects on the rights of the Venezuelan people, such as the right to the highest attainable standard of health as well as a number of other rights.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Venezuela
Period / Date: 2020 - present
Subject: Information received concerning restrictions on exports to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela of spare parts that are essential for the functioning of electron microscopes. The restrictions are associated with sanctions imposed against the Venezuelan Government and against key economic sectors, entities and individuals under a series of U.S. executive orders and laws over the past two decades. Concern is expressed that the inability to obtain the spare parts impedes the continued use of these microscopes, with detrimental effects on the rights of the Venezuelan people, such as the right to the highest attainable standard of health as well as a number of other rights.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Civillians of Venezuela |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
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SWE 3/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
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Information concerning practices of implementation of overcompliance, most specifically regarding the suspension of the PostNord joint Danish-Swedish postal service, to and from the Russian Federation and Belarus, intended to serve the civilian population in both countries.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Sweden
City / Location: Sweden /Denmark /EU
Period / Date: ongoing
Subject: Information concerning practices of implementation of overcompliance, most specifically regarding the suspension of the PostNord joint Danish-Swedish postal service, to and from the Russian Federation and Belarus, intended to serve the civilian population in both countries.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Citizens of Russia and Belarus |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 74/2022; DNK 1/2022
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30 Sep 2022 |
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OTH 74/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
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Information concerning practices of implementation of overcompliance, most specifically regarding the suspension of the PostNord joint Danish-Swedish postal service, to and from the Russian Federation and Belarus, intended to serve the civilian population in both countries.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Sweden
City / Location: Sweden /Denmark /EU
Period / Date: ongoing
Subject: Information concerning practices of implementation of overcompliance, most specifically regarding the suspension of the PostNord joint Danish-Swedish postal service, to and from the Russian Federation and Belarus, intended to serve the civilian population in both countries.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Citizens of Russia and Belarus |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: DNK 1/2022; SWE 3/2022
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07 Oct 2022 |
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DNK 1/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
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Information concerning practices of implementation of overcompliance, most specifically regarding the suspension of the PostNord joint Danish-Swedish postal service, to and from the Russian Federation and Belarus, intended to serve the civilian population in both countries.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Denmark
City / Location: Sweden /Denmark /EU
Period / Date: ongoing
Subject: Information concerning practices of implementation of overcompliance, most specifically regarding the suspension of the PostNord joint Danish-Swedish postal service, to and from the Russian Federation and Belarus, intended to serve the civilian population in both countries.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Citizens of Russia and Belarus |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 74/2022; SWE 3/2022
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USA 9/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- cultural rights
- development
- international solidarity
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Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: nationwide
Period / Date: 2016 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Related communications: OTH 40/2022; OTH 39/2022; OTH 38/2022; OTH 37/2022
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OTH 38/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- cultural rights
- development
- international solidarity
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Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
City / Location: nationwide
Period / Date: 2016 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Related communications: USA 9/2022; OTH 40/2022; OTH 39/2022; OTH 37/2022
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OTH 37/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- cultural rights
- development
- international solidarity
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Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: nationwide
Period / Date: 2016 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Related communications: USA 9/2022; OTH 40/2022; OTH 39/2022; OTH 38/2022
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17 Aug 2022 |
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OTH 39/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- cultural rights
- development
- international solidarity
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Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Netherlands
City / Location: nationwide
Period / Date: 2016 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Related communications: USA 9/2022; OTH 40/2022; OTH 38/2022; OTH 37/2022
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OTH 40/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- cultural rights
- development
- international solidarity
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Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Netherlands
City / Location: nationwide
Period / Date: 2016 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning serious challenges faced by scholars and authors in accessing scientific publication processes due to the imposed restrictions under US sanctions and regulations on publishing and other activities and their interpretation by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Related communications: USA 9/2022; OTH 39/2022; OTH 38/2022; OTH 37/2022
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USA 7/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received concerning the fact that the joint stock companies Belaruskali, a state-owned enterprise in the Republic of Belarus which mines potash, and Belarus Potash Company (BPC), a state-owned enterprise that markets and exports the potash, have been listed under U.S. sanctions on the basis of Executive Order 14038 of 9 August 2021, resulting in the blocking of their assets and transactions over which the United States of America claims jurisdiction; and that these listings are separately and jointly having a detrimental effect on human rights internationally, particularly the right to adequate food but also other rights that are associated with it.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: European Union
Period / Date: ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the fact that the joint stock companies Belaruskali, a state-owned enterprise in the Republic of Belarus which mines potash, and Belarus Potash Company (BPC), a state-owned enterprise that markets and exports the potash, have been listed under U.S. sanctions on the basis of Executive Order 14038 of 9 August 2021, resulting in the blocking of their assets and transactions over which the United States of America claims jurisdiction; and that these listings are separately and jointly having a detrimental effect on human rights internationally, particularly the right to adequate food but also other rights that are associated with it.
Related communications: LTU 1/2022; OTH 27/2022
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Permanent Delegation of the European Union
OTH 27/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received concerning the fact that the European Union has imposed sanctions blocking imports, purchases and transfers of potassium chloride (potash) from Belarus, initially under Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1030 of 24 June 2021 regarding potash with certain specifications, and subsequently under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/355 of 2 March 2022 regarding all potash from Belarus, as the sanctions are having a detrimental effect on human rights internationally, particularly the right to adequate food but also other rights that are associated with it.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Switzerland
City / Location: European Union
Period / Date: ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the fact that the European Union has imposed sanctions blocking imports, purchases and transfers of potassium chloride (potash) from Belarus, initially under Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1030 of 24 June 2021 regarding potash with certain specifications, and subsequently under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/355 of 2 March 2022 regarding all potash from Belarus, as the sanctions are having a detrimental effect on human rights internationally, particularly the right to adequate food but also other rights that are associated with it.
Related communications: LTU 1/2022; USA 7/2022
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LTU 1/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
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Information received concerning the fact that the joint stock companies Belaruskali, a state-owned enterprise in the Republic of Belarus which mines potash, and Belarus Potash Company (BPC), a state-owned enterprise that markets and exports the potash, are being blocked from transporting it through the Republic of Lithuania as a result of its response to unilateral sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States of America, and also concerning the fact that banks in Lithuania have impeded transactions pertaining to trade in Belarusian potash; and that these are having a detrimental effect on human rights internationally, particularly the right to adequate food but also other rights that are associated with it.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Lithuania
City / Location: European Union
Period / Date: ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the fact that the joint stock companies Belaruskali, a state-owned enterprise in the Republic of Belarus which mines potash, and Belarus Potash Company (BPC), a state-owned enterprise that markets and exports the potash, are being blocked from transporting it through the Republic of Lithuania as a result of its response to unilateral sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States of America, and also concerning the fact that banks in Lithuania have impeded transactions pertaining to trade in Belarusian potash; and that these are having a detrimental effect on human rights internationally, particularly the right to adequate food but also other rights that are associated with it.
Related communications: OTH 27/2022; USA 7/2022
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USA 6/2022 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- development
- executions
- food
- foreign debt
- health
- international order
- international solidarity
- minority issues
- poverty
- violence against women
- water and sanitation
- women and girls
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Information received concerning the critical humanitarian situation faced by millions in Afghanistan since the collapse of the former government in August 2021 and the decision of your Excellency’s Government to block the foreign assets of Afghanistan’s central bank (Da Afghanistan Bank) as an addition to the applicable sanctions regime, and which may have serious adverse effects on all efforts to support basic human needs in the country.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Afghanistan
Period / Date: August 2021 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the critical humanitarian situation faced by millions in Afghanistan since the collapse of the former government in August 2021 and the decision of your Excellency’s Government to block the foreign assets of Afghanistan’s central bank (Da Afghanistan Bank) as an addition to the applicable sanctions regime, and which may have serious adverse effects on all efforts to support basic human needs in the country.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
GBR 12/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
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Information received concerning the freezing of gold assets of the Central Bank of Venezuela (CBV) by the Bank of England (BOE), which has been holding the gold on behalf of the CBV.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
City / Location: London, UK
Period / Date: Ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the freezing of gold assets of the Central Bank of Venezuela (CBV) by the Bank of England (BOE), which has been holding the gold on behalf of the CBV.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Venezuela |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: OTH 259/2021
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07 Mar 2022 |
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OTH 259/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- international solidarity
|
Information received concerning the freezing of gold assets of the Central Bank of Venezuela (CBV) by the Bank of England (BOE), which has been holding the gold on behalf of the CBV
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
City / Location: London, UK
Period / Date: Ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the freezing of gold assets of the Central Bank of Venezuela (CBV) by the Bank of England (BOE), which has been holding the gold on behalf of the CBV
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Venezuela |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Related communications: GBR 12/2021
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SWE 3/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- executions
- health
- international order
- international solidarity
- torture
|
Information received concerning the fact that Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Mölnlycke), a company based in the Kingdom of Sweden which develops and produces medical products, stopped selling them to Iran after the United States reimposed sanctions against that country in 2018.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Sweden
City / Location: Country-wide
Period / Date: Ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the fact that Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Mölnlycke), a company based in the Kingdom of Sweden which develops and produces medical products, stopped selling them to Iran after the United States reimposed sanctions against that country in 2018.
| Status or occupation |
|
| Group of individuals |
|
Related communications: OTH 230/2021
Previous communications: SWE 4/2022; OTH 95/2022; USA 19/2022; SWE 3/2023
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14 Dec 2021 |
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OTH 230/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- executions
- health
- international order
- international solidarity
- torture
|
Information received concerning the fact that Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Mölnlycke), which develops and produces medical products, has stopped selling to Iran after the United States reimposed sanctions against the country in 2018.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Sweden
City / Location: Country-wide
Period / Date: Ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the fact that Mölnlycke Health Care AB (Mölnlycke), which develops and produces medical products, has stopped selling to Iran after the United States reimposed sanctions against the country in 2018.
| Status or occupation |
|
| Group of individuals |
|
Related communications: SWE 3/2021
Previous communications: SWE 4/2022; OTH 95/2022
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|
Permanent Delegation of the European Union
OTH 221/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning the negative impact on human rights of the restrictive measure against Belarusian air carriers mandated by Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/908 of 4 June 2021, which raises grave rule of law and human rights concerns. Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/908 specifies that “(European Union) Member States shall deny permission to land in, take off from or overfly their territories to any aircraft operated by Belarusian air carriers, including as a marketing carrier, in accordance with their national rules and laws and consistent with international law, in particular relevant international civil aviation agreements.”
Alleged victims: 7000
Country: Belgium
City / Location: UE countries that have sanctioned Belarus
Period / Date: 4 June 2021- Ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the negative impact on human rights of the restrictive measure against Belarusian air carriers mandated by Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/908 of 4 June 2021, which raises grave rule of law and human rights concerns. Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/908 specifies that “(European Union) Member States shall deny permission to land in, take off from or overfly their territories to any aircraft operated by Belarusian air carriers, including as a marketing carrier, in accordance with their national rules and laws and consistent with international law, in particular relevant international civil aviation agreements.”
Total number of unidentified alleged victims: 7000
| Status or occupation |
Number and gender |
| Families |
5000 unknown(s) |
| Group of individuals |
2000 unknown(s) |
Total number of alleged victims: 7000
Previous communications: BLR 6/2021
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03 Nov 2021 |
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CPV 2/2021 |
- arbitrary Detention
- health
- independence of judges and lawyers
- torture
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Informations reçues concernant l'arrestation, la détention et une procédure d'extradition arbitraire à l’encontre de M. Alex Saab Moran, Envoyé spécial et Représentant permanent par intérim du Venezuela auprès de l'Union africaine.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Cabo Verde
City / Location: Amilcar Cabral International Airport, Sal.
Period / Date: 12 June 2020 - present
Subject: Informations reçues concernant l'arrestation, la détention et une procédure d'extradition arbitraire à l’encontre de M. Alex Saab Moran, Envoyé spécial et Représentant permanent par intérim du Venezuela auprès de l'Union africaine.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Alex Saab Moran |
adult |
male |
Humanitarian, solidarity, human rights-related activity |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Previous communications: USA 23/2023
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USA 23/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- development
- health
- international order
- international solidarity
- torture
|
Alleged victims: 17
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Italy, Argentina, EU, USA, copy to Venezuela
Period / Date: 2020-20201
Subject:
Number of identified alleged victims: 17
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Ariana Carolina Lorán Laffont |
unknown |
female |
No affiliation |
| Identity withheld 1 |
| Identity withheld 10 |
| Identity withheld 11 |
| Identity withheld 12 |
| Identity withheld 13 |
| Identity withheld 14 |
| Identity withheld 15 |
| Identity withheld 16 |
| Identity withheld 2 |
| Identity withheld 3 |
| Identity withheld 4 |
| Identity withheld 5 |
| Identity withheld 6 |
| Identity withheld 7 |
| Identity withheld 8 |
| Identity withheld 9 |
Total number of alleged victims: 17
Related communications: OTH 207/2021
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OTH 207/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- development
- health
- international order
- international solidarity
- torture
|
Country: Portugal
City / Location: Italy, Argentina, EU, USA, copy to Venezuela
Period / Date: 2020-20201
Subject: Information received concerning the effect of sanctions on the access to adequate healthcare and treatment by Venezuelan nationals suffering from oncological deceases.
Number of identified alleged victims: 17
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Ariana Carolina Lorán Laffont |
unknown |
female |
No affiliation |
| Identity withheld 1 |
| Identity withheld 10 |
| Identity withheld 11 |
| Identity withheld 12 |
| Identity withheld 13 |
| Identity withheld 14 |
| Identity withheld 15 |
| Identity withheld 16 |
| Identity withheld 2 |
| Identity withheld 3 |
| Identity withheld 4 |
| Identity withheld 5 |
| Identity withheld 6 |
| Identity withheld 7 |
| Identity withheld 8 |
| Identity withheld 9 |
Total number of alleged victims: 17
Related communications: USA 23/2021 |
16 Aug 2021 |
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LVA 1/2021 |
- freedom of opinion and expression
- education
- minority issues
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning the adoption and enforcement of a series of measures which appear to impose limitations affecting the use of minority languages in Latvia. In particular we have received new information regarding education laws, some of which we had previously raised concerns about in 2018 and 2019, as well as about a range of new laws or related policies adopted or applied since 2020 that raise serious concerns about their potential effects on the enjoyment and promotion of minority linguistic rights in the country.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Latvia
City / Location: Country-wide
Period / Date: 1999 - present, but mainly focuses on 2019 to present
Subject: Information received concerning the adoption and enforcement of a series of measures which appear to impose limitations affecting the use of minority languages in Latvia. In particular we have received new information regarding education laws, some of which we had previously raised concerns about in 2018 and 2019, as well as about a range of new laws or related policies adopted or applied since 2020 that raise serious concerns about their potential effects on the enjoyment and promotion of minority linguistic rights in the country.
Previous communications: LVA 1/2018; LVA 3/2018; LVA 1/2019
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27 Jul 2021 |
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USA 18/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- arbitrary Detention
|
Concerns about the negative impact on human rights of certain activities of the Department of State’s “Rewards for Justice” program (P.L. 98-533, 22 U.S.C. § 2708, hereinafter “RFJ”).
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United States of America
City / Location: USA and potentially any state or individual that may be subjected to US unilateral sanctions
Period / Date: Ongoing
Subject: Concerns about the negative impact on human rights of certain activities of the Department of State’s “Rewards for Justice” program (P.L. 98-533, 22 U.S.C. § 2708, hereinafter “RFJ”).
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Alireza Rahnavard |
adult |
male |
No affiliation |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
|
|
|
USA 9/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- terrorism
|
Information received regarding the situation of Mr. Alireza Rahnavard, a national of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who was listed as a Specially Designated National by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on 24 June 2020. Allegations received in relation to this situation were transmitted to the attention of your Excellency’s Government in a letter of 4 September 2020, in which a response within 60 days was requested (AL USA 24/2020). Regrettably, to date no reply to this communication has been received from your Excellency’s Government.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Country-wide
Period / Date: Since 24 June 2020 and ongoing
Subject: Information received regarding the situation of Mr. Alireza Rahnavard, a national of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who was listed as a Specially Designated National by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on 24 June 2020. Allegations received in relation to this situation were transmitted to the attention of your Excellency’s Government in a letter of 4 September 2020, in which a response within 60 days was requested (AL USA 24/2020). Regrettably, to date no reply to this communication has been received from your Excellency’s Government.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Alireza Rahnavard |
adult |
male |
Humanitarian, solidarity, human rights-related activity |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Previous communications: USA 24/2020
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USA 5/2021 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- food
- internally displaced persons
- international solidarity
|
Information received about the negative impact on human rights of sanctions imposed as the result of declarations of what appears to be permanent state of national emergencies by the President of the United States under authority granted by the legislative acts based on the National Emergencies
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Countrywide
Period / Date: Since 14 September 1976 and ongoing
Subject: Information received about the negative impact on human rights of sanctions imposed as the result of declarations of what appears to be permanent state of national emergencies by the President of the United States under authority granted by the legislative acts based on the National Emergencies
|
|
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USA 30/2020 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- food
- health
- international solidarity
|
Information received concerning the negative impact on human rights of sanctions authorized by the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (“Caesar Act” – Public Law 116-92, Title LXXIV), signed into law on 20 December 2019, and Executive Order 13894, under which the first sanctions were imposed on 17 June 2020
Alleged victims: 17500657
Country: United States of America
City / Location:
Period / Date: Since 11 May 2004 and ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the negative impact on human rights of sanctions authorized by the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (“Caesar Act” – Public Law 116-92, Title LXXIV), signed into law on 20 December 2019, and Executive Order 13894, under which the first sanctions were imposed on 17 June 2020
Total number of unidentified alleged victims: 17500657
| Status or occupation |
Number and gender |
| Group of individuals |
17500657 unknown(s) |
Total number of alleged victims: 17500657
|
|
|
USA 24/2020 |
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning the situation of Mr. Alireza Rahnavard
Alleged victims: 5
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Country-wide
Period / Date: 2020 and ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the situation of Mr. Alireza Rahnavard
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Alireza Rahnavard |
adult |
male |
Humanitarian, solidarity, human rights-related activity |
Total number of unidentified alleged victims: 4
| Status or occupation |
Number and gender |
| Group of individuals |
4 male(s) |
Total number of alleged victims: 5
Previous communications: USA 9/2021; USA 4/2024
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|
|
USA 22/2020 |
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received regarding the negative impact on human rights of targeted sanctions authorized by the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Sergei Magnitsky Act), the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act of 2016 (Global Magnitsky Act) and Executive Order 13818 (E.O. 13818) of 20 December 2017.
Alleged victims: 200
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Country-wide
Period / Date: 2012 and ongoing
Subject: Information received regarding the negative impact on human rights of targeted sanctions authorized by the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Sergei Magnitsky Act), the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act of 2016 (Global Magnitsky Act) and Executive Order 13818 (E.O. 13818) of 20 December 2017.
Total number of unidentified alleged victims: 200
| Status or occupation |
Number and gender |
| Government member |
200 unknown(s) |
Total number of alleged victims: 200
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USA 15/2020 |
- independence of judges and lawyers
- arbitrary Detention
- executions
- toxics and human rights
- human rights defenders
- international order
- Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
- terrorism
- torture
- Transitional justice
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning the implementation of policies and initiatives aimed at influencing the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: countrywide
Period / Date: 11 June 2020 to date
Subject: Information received concerning the implementation of policies and initiatives aimed at influencing the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Previous communications: USA 3/2025
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USA 8/2020 |
- unilateral coercive measures
- development
- disability
- executions
- international order
- international solidarity
- torture
|
Information recieved concerning the alleged ongoing severe impact of the unilateral economic coercive measures imposed on Cuba, on the citizens of Cuba in the context of unprecedented global health crisis caused by Covid-19 pandemic.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Country-wide
Period / Date: 2020 - ongoing
Subject: Information recieved concerning the alleged ongoing severe impact of the unilateral economic coercive measures imposed on Cuba, on the citizens of Cuba in the context of unprecedented global health crisis caused by Covid-19 pandemic.
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USA 15/2019 |
- food
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning the possible severe impact of the unilateral economic measures that your Excellency’s Government imposed on Cuba on 17 April 2019, on the right to food and to an adequate standard of living of the citizens of Cuba.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Country-wide
Period / Date: 17 April 2019 - present
Subject: Information received concerning the possible severe impact of the unilateral economic measures that your Excellency’s Government imposed on Cuba on 17 April 2019, on the right to food and to an adequate standard of living of the citizens of Cuba.
|
|
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USA 13/2019 |
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning the 17 April 2019 decision of the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to designate the Central Bank of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (hereafter “Venezuela”) under Executive Order 13850, “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela,” as amended, thereby preventing any State or person from engaging in dollar-based transactions with it, and to limit remittances and credit card transactions by March 2020.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Countries afftected by US sanctions: Cuba, Iran, Venezuela
Period / Date: 17 April 2019 and ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the 17 April 2019 decision of the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to designate the Central Bank of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (hereafter “Venezuela”) under Executive Order 13850, “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela,” as amended, thereby preventing any State or person from engaging in dollar-based transactions with it, and to limit remittances and credit card transactions by March 2020.
| Status or occupation |
|
| Group of individuals |
|
|
|
USA 22/2018 |
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning the Executive Order 13846 of August 6, 2018, “Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect to Iran”, targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran (hereinafter “Iran”).
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Country wide
Period / Date: 5 November
Subject: Information received concerning the Executive Order 13846 of August 6, 2018, “Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect to Iran”, targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran (hereinafter “Iran”).
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SAU 6/2018 |
- disability
- health
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning the case of a Qatari three-year-old boy with disabilities who has allegedly been denied entry into Saudi Arabia together with his father Mr. Sultan Jassim Al-Ma’adid, due to the travel ban imposed on all Qatari nationals since June 2017.
Alleged victims: 1
Country: Saudi Arabia
City / Location: Riyadh
Period / Date: 2017 - ongoing
Subject: Information received concerning the case of a Qatari three-year-old boy with disabilities who has allegedly been denied entry into Saudi Arabia together with his father Mr. Sultan Jassim Al-Ma’adid, due to the travel ban imposed on all Qatari nationals since June 2017.
Number of identified alleged victims: 1
| First name last name |
age |
sex |
affiliation |
| Identity withheld 1 |
Total number of alleged victims: 1
Previous communications: SAU 8/2017
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15 Oct 2018 |
|
USA 17/2017 |
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning allegations that the United States is intending to issue economic sanctions on Venezuela, which are likely to result in human rights violations of its citizens.
Alleged victims: -
Country: United States of America
City / Location: Venezuela
Period / Date: 17 July 2017
Subject: Information received concerning allegations that the United States is intending to issue economic sanctions on Venezuela, which are likely to result in human rights violations of its citizens.
|
22 Aug 2017 |
|
SAU 5/2017 |
- food
- international order
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Information received concerning the negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights of the people in Yemen due to the ongoing blockade of aircraft and vessels carrying essential goods to Yemeni ports, including basic food items, fuel and essential medicines.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Saudi Arabia
City / Location:
Period / Date:
Subject: Information received concerning the negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights of the people in Yemen due to the ongoing blockade of aircraft and vessels carrying essential goods to Yemeni ports, including basic food items, fuel and essential medicines.
Previous communications: SAU 11/2019
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15 Jun 2017 (Ack.) |
|
SAU 6/2016 |
- health
- international order
- unilateral coercive measures
- water and sanitation
|
Information received concerning the negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights of the apparent blockage of aircraft and vessels carrying essential goods from entering Yemen.
Alleged victims: -
Country: Saudi Arabia
Period / Date: March 2015 - present
Subject: Information received concerning the negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights of the apparent blockage of aircraft and vessels carrying essential goods from entering Yemen.
Previous communications: YEM 4/2017; SAU 11/2019
|
22 Dec 2016 (Ack.)
27 Dec 2016
09 Jan 2017 |
|
IND 16/2015 |
- food
- health
- water and sanitation
- unilateral coercive measures
|
Alleged blockage at the Nepal-India border of vessels carrying essential goods resulting in a lack of basic supplies and services, including food, fuel, water and sanitation, and medical supplies and services available to the people of Nepal. According to the information received, on 20 September 2015, Nepal promulgated a new constitution, the adoption of which eventually resulted in a blockage at the border with India. On 24 September 2015, vehicles carrying essential supplies were prevented from entering Nepal. A lack of medical supplies combined with water shortages have reportedly reduced the availability of certain medical procedures, while the shortage of other vital supplies such as food and fuel had a detrimental impact on the health of persons in situation of vulnerability, school closures, and deforestation for use as fuel. As a consequence of this blockage and due to Nepal’s heavy reliance on the border trade and transactions the country risks facing a humanitarian crisis.
Alleged victims: -
Country: India
Subject: Alleged blockage at the Nepal-India border of vessels carrying essential goods resulting in a lack of basic supplies and services, including food, fuel, water and sanitation, and medical supplies and services available to the people of Nepal. According to the information received, on 20 September 2015, Nepal promulgated a new constitution, the adoption of which eventually resulted in a blockage at the border with India. On 24 September 2015, vehicles carrying essential supplies were prevented from entering Nepal. A lack of medical supplies combined with water shortages have reportedly reduced the availability of certain medical procedures, while the shortage of other vital supplies such as food and fuel had a detrimental impact on the health of persons in situation of vulnerability, school closures, and deforestation for use as fuel. As a consequence of this blockage and due to Nepal’s heavy reliance on the border trade and transactions the country risks facing a humanitarian crisis.
| Status or occupation |
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| Food |
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28 Dec 2015 |
