Dutch Government Cuts Funding to NGO Despite Investigation Clearing it of Terror Ties
Following intense political pressure from the Israeli government and allied organizations, the Dutch government has decided to cut funding to a Palestinian NGO that aids farmers in areas targeted for Israeli settlement expansion, the Union
Treasury Takes Important Steps to Address Afghanistan Crisis, But More Must Be Done
Washington, D.C., December 22, 2021 — In response to the U.S. Treasury Department issuing General Licenses 17, 18 and 19, and accompanying guidance, to facilitate humanitarian and other civil society operations in Afghanistan, Kay Guinane,
Federal Bank Examination Manual Chapter on Nonprofit Customers Updated to Reflect a Risk-Based Approach
Federal bank regulators published a long-awaited update to the chapter on nonprofit organizations (NPOs) in the Bank Examination Manual, which governs how federal bank examiners review bank compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money
Removal of FARC from Terrorism Lists is Welcome, but Highlights Larger Flaws in U.S. Counterterrorism Policy
Dec. 3, 2021 On Nov. 30, the State Department announced that the removal of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) from the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) lists.
OFAC Expands Scope of Syria General License for NPO Activities
December 2, 2021 On Nov. 24, 2021 the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced expansion of its General License for NPO activities in Syria. This is an encouraging sign that Treasury
Civil Society Exceptions in Afghanistan Sanctions Bill Broader Than OFAC General License
The Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act of 2021 (S. 2863) proposed by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member James Risch (R-ID) includes a statement of policy supporting humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan and clear sanctions