The content of the sanctions
1. Arms embargo and prohibition on supplying certain services
The sale, transfer or export of arms to Liberia is prohibited. This prohibition also applies to ammunition, military vehicles, military equipment and spare parts. Contributing technical assistance that is related to military activities is prohibited. Equipment intended for humanitarian work and for the country's security sector (the police services and national army) and UN staff is exempted from these sanctions. To deal with these exemption issues, the UN has established a Sanctions Committee. Exemptions must be approved by and reported to it.
2. Travel restrictions
Travel restrictions against certain people who are regarded as constituting a threat to the peace process in Liberia entail prohibitions against entering or passing through the EU. This applies to the former rebel leader and president Charles Taylor, his family and people who were previously associated with him. Travel restrictions are also imposed on people who have sold or are selling, arms to Liberia or people who have funded the delivery of arms to rebel groups in the country. The list of these people is drawn up by the UN Sanctions Committee. Equivalent lists are adopted by the EU by means of Commission regulations.
3. Freezing of assets
Freezing of assets also applies to Charles Taylor and his family and people who worked closely with him or who have broken any of the above-mentioned sanction regulations. The list is drawn up by the UN Sanctions Committee and transferred to the EU through Commission regulations.
The lists mentioned under points 2 and 3 are available on the UN website and can also be seen in Commission Regulation 11/2004 together with several amendment regulations, which can be found on the Commissions website.
