Ordinance on measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Swiss Confederation has adopted an Ordinance on measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This Ordinance is intended to implement the sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the DRC.
The Ordinance prohibits the following activities:
- The supply, sale, transfer or export of arms and related materiel to the DRC
- The provision of technical assistance, financial assistance or other services related to military activities in the DRC
- The import of diamonds from the DRC
- The purchase, sale or transport of timber from the DRC
- The financing of activities in the DRC by persons or entities on the UNSC sanctions list
The Ordinance also imposes asset freezes on persons and entities on the UNSC sanctions list.
The Ordinance is intended to help prevent the further escalation of the conflict in the DRC and to promote peace and stability in the region.
Explanation of the Ordinance
The Ordinance is based on Resolution 2293 (2016) of the UNSC. This Resolution imposes sanctions on the DRC in order to prevent the further escalation of the conflict in the country.
The Ordinance prohibits the supply, sale, transfer or export of arms and related materiel to the DRC. This is intended to prevent the armed groups in the DRC from obtaining more weapons.
The Ordinance also prohibits the provision of technical assistance, financial assistance or other services related to military activities in the DRC. This is intended to prevent the armed groups in the DRC from receiving support from outside actors.
The Ordinance prohibits the import of diamonds from the DRC. This is intended to prevent the armed groups in the DRC from financing their activities through the sale of diamonds.
The Ordinance prohibits the purchase, sale or transport of timber from the DRC. This is intended to prevent the armed groups in the DRC from financing their activities through the sale of timber.
The Ordinance imposes asset freezes on persons and entities on the UNSC sanctions list. This is intended to prevent these persons and entities from using their assets to support the armed groups in the DRC.
The Ordinance is intended to help prevent the further escalation of the conflict in the DRC and to promote peace and stability in the region.
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