The European Union has added eight individuals to its sanctions list relating to the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo, including rebel leaders and a Belgian businessman, it said on Thursday.
The restrictions include an asset freeze and a ban on entering European territory, according to a statement from the European Council.
Goetz sent Reuters a statement saying his inclusion on the list was unjustified and requesting the EU retract its resolution. Goetz said he has relinquished his duties with the company, African Gold Refinery, and that it has not dealt in gold from Congo.The United States has also imposed sanctions on Goetz and several companies he owns or controls, which it said were involved in illegal gold exports valued at hundreds of millions of dollars per year.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Business Maverick: Global markets: European markets slip, China eases pandemic measuresEuropean stock indexes were mostly lower on Monday, finding little support from an easing of China’s domestic pandemic restrictions, after market sentiment was dampened by US jobs data on Friday that raised fears of persistent inflation.
Read more »
Democratic Republic of Congo: UN says M23 rebels killed at least 131 in Congo reprisal killingsKINSHASA, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The M23 armed group executed at least 131 villagers in reprisal killings in east Democratic Republic of Congo late last month as part of a campaign of murder, rape, kidnapping and looting, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Read more »
Turkish Delight: Tim Sukazi Celebrates 50th In European Style | Soccer LadumaTS Galaxy's chairman celebrated his birthday with the team and his family during their visit to Turkey. 🇹🇷 Check it out! ➡️ FanPark
Read more »
Springbok skipper Kolisi named Sharks' European captain ahead of Champions Cup debut | SportThe Sharks have named Siya Kolisi as their European campaign captain ahead of their Champions Cup opener against England's Harlequins in Durban, while Lukhanyo Am keeps the armband for the United Rugby Championship. | Sport24news
Read more »
Union plans to intensify Makro strike targeting Massmart group companies | BusinessThe SA Commercial, Catering, and Allied Workers' Union said it served the Massmart Group with a seven-day notice of intention to go on strike at six of the company's subsidiaries over its ongoing wage dispute with Makro. | News24_Business
Read more »