The executive order froze the assets of listed terrorists, however it also removed a crucial humanitarian safeguard meant to protect civilians receiving aid where listed groups operated. Read more at C&SN’s Blog. (September 24)
Tracey Durner, the Director of Financial Integrity and Inclusion at the Global Center on Cooperative Security, discusses counterterrorism efforts led by the UN, the impact it has on nonprofits, and how civil society can best advocate for change. Listen to the latest episode of C&SN’s podcast, Spotlight. (September 30)
On September 29, experts discussed legal processes for OFAC and BIS licenses, and provided tips for navigating these frameworks. View the webinar recording and download the presentations at C&SN Events. (September 30)
On October 15 the University of Edinburgh Center for International and Global Law hosts a free webinar that examines the implications of UN Security Council measures on international law and human rights. Register at University of Edinburgh.
Despite 500 audits over the last 10 years and a reputation for working in the world’s toughest locations, Israel designated Islamic Relief a terrorist organization due to their work supporting Palestinians. Naser Haghamed writes at The Guardian. (September 27)
India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) regulates foreign donations to nonprofits in India as a national security measure. The law has been described as a “death knell” for many nonprofits. Danish Raza and Pallavi Pundir report atVICE. (September 29)
The UN recently highlighted that various governments’ responses to COVID-19 have, under the guise of national security, entailed unacceptable restrictions of key public freedoms, which have an adverse impact on civic space and democracy. Yossi Mekelberg provides analysis at Arab News. (September 23)
A recent report by CIVICUS reveals that Modhi’s government has utilized a web of national security and counterterrorism laws to repress civil society, human rights defenders, and political critics. Read the full story at UCA News. (September 22)
Kay Guinane, founder of the Charity & Security Network, discusses the history of counterterrorism measures and the impacts it has had on nonprofits around the world. Watch the full episode at Justice For All’s Youtube Channel. (September 8)
The Trump administration is considering designating Houthi leaders as terrorists. The move potentially complicates humanitarian operations in Yemen. Missy Ryan, John Hudson, and Ellen Nakashima report at The Washington Post. (September 26)
Following calls to designate domestic groups, such as ANTIFA, as terrorist organizations, Daniel L. Byman analyzes the complicated nature of understanding what constitutes terrorism and why the details matters. Read more at theBrookings Institute. (September 22)
The new law has been criticized for its overly broad definition of terrorism, leading many to worry about its use in cracking down on civil society and political dissent. Darryl John Esguerra reports at Inquirer. (September 23)
Kate Kizer argues that it’s time for the American public to reckon with how the United States’ reaction to September 11th has warped the global society and failed at creating a safer world. Read more atInkstick. (September 18)
A coalition of nonprofits in the Philippines cited the overly broad definitions of “material support to terrorists” as being detrimental to their ability to provide aid and development in remote communities. Mike Navallo reports at ABS-CBN News. (September 18)
Although U.S. sanctions technically have humanitarian exemptions, the sanctions are so sweeping that companies over comply out of fear of being punished. Coupled with a destroyed health system due to war, doctors in Syria are forced to smuggle in medical equipment to treat their patients. Blaise Malley reports at The American Prospect. (September 22)
