⚖️Amendment of Terrorist Designation for Lashkar-e-Tayyiba
Amendment of the Specially Designated Global Terrorist Designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba
Summary
The Department of State has amended the designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist to include additional aliases. This decision was made following consultation with pertinent government officials and aims to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts in identifying relevant entities. The amendment will be published in the Federal Register to inform the public and relevant parties.
Agencies
- State Department
Business Impact
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The amendment to the designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist has compliance implications for businesses in sectors that may be indirectly linked to international trade and finance, particularly those dealing with affected regions and entities listed. Business owners must ensure they are not inadvertently engaging with newly identified aliases related to the terrorist designation.