Côte d'Ivoire Freezes Assets of 29 Individuals for Terrorism Involvement

Côte d'Ivoire has taken decisive action against terrorism by freezing the assets of 29 individuals accused of participating in terrorist activities within the country. The list includes 15 Burkinabè, 7 Ivorians, 5 Malians, 1 Gambian, and 1 Mauritanian, all of whom have been implicated in various terrorist-related offenses.

This action was formalized in a ministerial decree, Arrêté N°0720/MFB/CAB dated August 22, 2024, as reported by Abidjan.net on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The decree, issued by the Minister of Finance and Budget, lists the individuals who have been added to the national sanctions list and whose assets have been frozen.

The move follows the guidelines of UN Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001) and is in line with several Ivorian legal provisions, including Ordinance N°2023-875 of November 23, 2023, and Decree N°2024-216 of April 17, 2024.

The individuals named in the decree have been charged with various offenses, including financing terrorism, committing terrorist acts, conspiracy to commit terrorist acts, and other related activities. Most of these individuals are believed to reside in Côte d'Ivoire.

The decree states that the assets of these individuals are frozen for a renewable period of six months. Additionally, it is prohibited for anyone within Côte d'Ivoire to provide these individuals with any funds, financial resources, or related services.

This stringent measure underscores Côte d'Ivoire’s commitment to combating terrorism and safeguarding national security.

Source : Abidjan.net