New Sanctions Under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA)

On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, the United States sanctioned four entities located in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia for supporting Iran’s missile program, under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA). We imposed sanctions against Chengdu Best New Materials Co., Ltd. and Zibo Elim Trade Co., Ltd. in the PRC ...
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By | 28 November, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, Statements | Tags: , , ,

Joint Statement on Hong Kong

Signatories to this statement reiterate our deep concern regarding Beijing’s decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has flourished as a bastion of freedom. The international community has a significant and long-standing stake in Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability. Direct imposition of national security legislation on Hong Kong by the ...
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By | 30 May, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Near East & North Africa, Statements | Tags: , , , , ,

The United States Designates Company Providing Services for Iranian Airline Mahan Air’s Operations in China

The People’s Republic of China is one of the rapidly dwindling number of countries that welcomes Mahan Air, which ferries weapons and terrorists around the world for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Such cooperation has consequences.  Today, the United States designated Shanghai Saint Logistics Limited, a PRC-based company that provides general sales agent services for ...
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By | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, Statements, U.S. & Iran | Tags: , , ,

China’s Repression of Muslims In Xinjiang

Chinese authorities routinely prohibit Muslims from practicing their faith — from forbidding fasting during the holy month of Ramadan to punishing halal practices. Regulations in Xinjiang in northwest China specifically forbid men from growing “abnormal beards” and women from wearing veils that cover their faces. Prayer mats and copies of the Quran are regularly confiscated ...
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By | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, Near East & North Africa | Tags: , , , , ,

Iran’s Regime Refuses Virus Aid, Slighting Its People

Iran’s leaders have repeatedly refused outside offers to help everyday Iranians who are suffering from COVID-19, worsening the regime’s failed response to the outbreak. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), the aid group also called Doctors Without Borders, said March 24 that Iran’s regime rejected previously agreed upon plans for a 50-bed treatment unit for COVID-19 patients ...
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By | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa | Tags: , , , , , , ,

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