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1158. On January 17, 2024, the Department of State (State) announced the designation of Ansarallah under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended, effective February 16, 2024. What will be the impact of this action? What steps are the U.S. government taking to ensure that commercial goods and humanitarian assistance continues to flow to the Yemeni people?
Following the designation of Ansarallah (commonly referred to as “the Houthis”) under E.O. 13224, as amended, on February 16, 2024, OFAC will add the group to the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. As a result of the designation, transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States involving Ansarallah will be blocked, unless they are otherwise authorized. Note that Yemen is not subject to jurisdiction-based sanctions, nor will it become subject to jurisdiction-based sanctions on February 16, 2024....
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1) For relevant background, refer generally to Temporary Note Concerning the Jan. 17, 2024 Redesignation of Ansarallah (the Houthis) as a SDGT Entity, for background concerning the Jan. 17, 2024 Redesignation of Ansarallah and related interpretive issues.
2) For comments on the specific GLs referenced, see:
*GTSR GL 22
*GTSR GL 23
*GTSR GL 24
*GTSR GL 25
*GTSR GL 26
*594.518 Official business of the United States Government.
*594.519 Official business of certain international organizations and entities.
*594.520 Authorizing Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.
*594.521 Transactions related to the provision of...