Central African Republic

1967-10-08; 1967-08-10

Bangui, Central African Republic

911-10-77, Identification Number

OFAC designated Eugene Ngaikosset for engaging in actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of the CAR.  Ngaikosset is an anti-Balaka commander in Bangui and is one of the main perpetrators of the violence in Bangui that erupted in late September and October 2015.  As part of that effort, Ngaikosset and others planned to take over the Presidential Palace.  Ngaikosset also attempted to storm a gendarmerie camp to steal weapons and ammunition on the night of September 27-28, 2015, and he led the forces that surrounded the CAR’s national radio office on the 28th.  On October 8, 2015, the CAR’s Justice Minister announced that Ngaikosset was under investigation for his role in the violence and incitement to civil war, and for posing a threat to the security of the state.  On October 11, 2015, Ngaikosset is believed to have called for anti-Balaka forces under his command to carry out kidnappings of French nationals as well as CAR Transitional Government and UN officials.  Ngaikosset was previously implicated in the assassinations of more than 100 alleged members of the Seleka in 2013.

https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20151218

2015-12-18

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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