Central African Republic

1976-06-23

Mbaiki, Lobaye Prefecture, Central African Republic; Bimbo, Ombella-Mpoko Prefecture, Central African Republic

Yekatom has been designated for being a leader of an Anti-Balaka armed group that has, or whose members have, threatened the peace, security, or stability of the CAR.  Yekatom commands Anti-Balaka forces in and around the capital, Bangui.  Yekatom’s militia is suspected of conducting an ethnic cleansing campaign against Muslims; in October 2014, Yekatom oversaw the killing of civilians in Mbaiki, Lobaye Prefecture.  Yekatom also used 153 children as fighters in his group before handing them over to the UN in August 2014.  Additionally, Yekatom’s forces operate armed checkpoints to illegally tax vehicles travelling on the roads and waterways from Bangui to Cameroon.

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jl0150

2015-08-21

US

Central African Republic Sanctions, 31 C.F.R. part 553

OFAC country specific

Central African Republic

Blocking Property, Suspending Entry

On May 12, 2014, the President issued Executive Order 13667 (79 FR 28387, May 15, 2014) (E.O. 13667), invoking the authority of, inter alia, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act (22 U.S.C. 287c). OFAC is issuing the Central African Republic Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 553 (the “Regulations”), to implement E.O. 13667, pursuant to authorities delegated to the Secretary of the Treasury in E.O. 13667. A copy of E.O. 13667 appears in Appendix A to this part.

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