Global Sanctions Dashboard: April
In the previous edition of the Global Sanctions Dashboard, the GeoEconomics Center examined how China retaliated in response to Western measures over the Uyghur genocide and the international response to the military coup in Myanmar, where pressure continues to mount. This month we’re turning back to Russia not with a focus on how the West sanctions Russia, but how Russia views sanctions there’s a big difference. The Dashboard will unpack how for many, sanctions are law enforcement, not foreign policy, and how the multilateralism of UN sanctions is hard fought but worth it. We’ll also tip our hat to the UK’s deployment of Magnitsky sanctions and its new anti-corruption authority.
New £12m UK funding to boost climate disaster responses in developing countries
The funding will be provided to the Start Network for rapid responses by charities to crises like droughts and floods and help local and frontline responders anticipate and respond swiftly to protect lives and livelihoods
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The UK has announced £12 million in new funding to support developing countries to better prepare for and respond to disasters, including those related to climate change.
The funding will be provided to the Start Network for rapid responses by charities to crises like droughts and floods and help local and frontline responders anticipate and respond swiftly to protect lives and livelihoods.
Protesters to gather in Nottingham city centre in support of Palestine
It will take place from 12 noon on Saturday May 15 in the Old Market Square
10:42, 13 MAY 2021
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A view of the Council House in Old Market Square, Nottingham (Image: Nottingham Post)
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Protesters will gather in Nottingham city centre at the weekend in the wake of Palestine s conflict with Israel.
WorldUK sanctions Libyan al-Kaniyat militia and its leaders - statement
Reuters
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Britain on Thursday imposed sanctions against Libya s Kaniyat militia, saying those who breached international law in Libya would have to face consequences.
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the Kaniyat militia had overseen a five-year reign of terror until 2020, torturing and murdering innocent people. The UK has today imposed asset freezes and travel bans on the militia group and its two leaders. We will hold them accountable for these atrocities, Raab said on Twitter.
Last year, the United States unilaterally blacklisted the militia and its leader after Russia prevented a U.N. Security Council committee from imposing sanctions over human rights abuses by the group.
UK sanctions Libyan al-Kaniyat militia and its leaders â statement By Syndicated Content
May 13, 2021 | 7:37 AM
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Thursday imposed sanctions against Libyaâs Kaniyat militia, saying those who breached international law in Libya would have to face consequences.
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the Kaniyat militia had overseen a five-year reign of terror until 2020, torturing and murdering innocent people.
âThe UK has today imposed asset freezes and travel bans on the militia group and its two leaders. We will hold them accountable for these atrocities,â Raab said on Twitter.
Last year, the United States unilaterally blacklisted the militia and its leader after Russia prevented a U.N. Security Council committee from imposing sanctions over human rights abuses by the group.