Comments by "Screen Apple" (@screenapple1660) on "BBC News"
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It is nearly impossible to remove a name from the U.S. Treasury sanctions list due to the extensive legal framework and the robust systems in place to enforce these measures. Sanctions are not arbitrary; they are the result of a thorough process involving evidence gathering, legal review, and national security considerations. Once an individual or entity is added to the list, it becomes part of a database managed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which operates under strict laws such as the Global Magnitsky Act. This database is meticulously monitored, both through manual review and advanced artificial intelligence systems that ensure compliance with U.S. policy.
To have a name removed from the sanctions list, the sanctioned entity must demonstrate significant, verifiable changes in behavior. This is not simply a matter of legal maneuvering or political pressure; it requires clear, sustained evidence of compliance with U.S. policies, including respect for human rights, rule of law, and international standards. The process is exhaustive and can take years, as it involves a comprehensive review that is resistant to external influence or coercion.
Using tactics like political blackmail, retaliation, or national security laws to challenge U.S. sanctions only strengthens the rationale for maintaining them. These actions often underscore the very behaviors the sanctions are designed to address, such as the suppression of dissent, violations of human rights, or undermining global security. Rather than leading to the removal of sanctions, such measures typically result in a firmer resolve by the U.S. government to uphold the sanctions.
Furthermore, national security laws from foreign countries, including the Hong Kong National Security Law, have no jurisdiction over U.S. policies. They cannot alter or influence U.S. decisions regarding sanctions. Such laws, when used to target individuals or groups, may only deepen diplomatic isolation and lead to more stringent international scrutiny. This only compounds the difficulty of having sanctions lifted, as the global community may view these actions as further justification for their continuation.
In essence, the combination of legal protections, AI-driven monitoring systems, and the political will to enforce sanctions makes it virtually impossible to have a name removed from the U.S. sanctions list without clear and undeniable changes in the actions of the sanctioned entity.
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