United Nations Sanctions (Côte d'Ivoire) Regulation 2008 and United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2008

I am writing to draw your attention to the publication of the following regulations:

(i) United Nations Sanctions (Côte d’Ivoire) Regulation 2008

The United Nations Sanctions (Côte d'Ivoire) Regulation 2008 was made by the Chief Executive under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537) on 25 January 2008. It replaces the United Nations Sanctions (Côte d'Ivoire) Regulation 2007 and provides for the further implementation of the sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 1782 (2007). On 1 February 2008, a list of persons and entities were specified bcby the Chief Executive as a relevant person or a relevant entity under section 32 of this Regulation.

The Regulation and the list of relevant persons and entities have been published in the Gazette (L.N. 16 of 2008 and G.N. 616) and are available on the Government's website.

(ii) United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2008

The United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2008 was also made by the Chief Executive under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537) on 25 January 2008. This Regulation replaces the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2006 and gives effect to certain decisions in Resolution 1771 (2007) adopted by the United Nations Security Council. On 1 February 2008, a list of persons and entities were specified by the Chief Executive as a relevant person or a relevant entity under section 31 of this Regulation.

The Regulation and the list of relevant persons and entities have been published in the Gazette (L.N. 17 of 2008 and G.N. 615) and are available on the Government’s website.

You are reminded to check your records and report any transactions or relationships your institution has or has had with the named persons or entities to the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit and the HKMA.

Yours faithfully,

Y. K. Choi
Deputy Chief Executive