The Council of the European Union on Monday extended the sanctions regime for human rights violations for one year
BRUSSELS (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 06th December, 2021) The Council of the European Union on Monday extended the sanctions regime for human rights violations for one year.
"The Council today adopted a decision prolonging the sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in various countries worldwide for one year, until 8 December 2022. Therefore sanctions will continue to apply to all individuals and entities listed so far with the exception of one deceased person, bringing the list to a total of fourteen individuals and four entities," the council said in a press release.