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ZIMBABWEQ: Do these sanctions affect the entire country of Zimbabwe and all of its citizens?A: No, the sanctions are limited to particular individuals and entities the U.S. has determined to be undermining democratic institutions and processes in Zimbabwe. Q: Who do the sanctions affect? A: They prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in any transactions with any person, entity or organization that: Undermines democratic institutions and processes in Zimbabwe; Materially assists, sponsors, or provides financial or technological support to these entities; Is an immediate family member of a sanctions target; or Is owned, controlled or acting on behalf of a sanctions target. Q: What are some examples of prohibited transactions? A: Exports, imports, and trade brokering, among other financial transactions. Q: Who is considered a "U.S. person" under these sanctions? A: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, U.S. companies located in the U.S., foreign branches and representative offices of U.S. companies, and U.S. branches and representative offices of foreign companies. Q: Do the sanctions impose any other obligations on U.S. persons? A: Yes, all U.S. persons must block any property of any Zimbabwe Specially Designated National (SDN) that is in the U.S. or that comes under the control of a U.S. person, even if that person is located overseas. Q: In light of the violence surrounding the presidential elections during the summer of 2008, did the U.S. impose any additional sanctions related to Zimbabwe? A: Yes, the Treasury Department added several individuals and entities to its SDN list on July 25, 2008. |