Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions

British American Tobacco to pay $635.2m in North Korean sanctions
The case represents the ‘single largest North Korea sanctions penalty’ in the US Department of Justice history.
Published On 25 Apr 2023
Top US court refuses to review anti-BDS law. Here’s what it means
The decision does not necessarily mean that the Supreme Court thinks anti-BDS laws are constitutional, experts say.
Published On 21 Feb 2023
UK sanctions 30 people worldwide over human rights abuses
Those sanctioned by Britain in coordination with international partners include Russian and Iranian officials.
Published On 9 Dec 2022
EU dismisses sanctions by Iran as ‘politically motivated’
Iran announced sanctions against EU institutions and individuals, alleging they are ‘supporting terrorist groups’.
Published On 27 Oct 2022

Arkansas anti-BDS law infringes on freedom of expression granted by US Constitution, rights group tells Supreme Court.

The ice cream makers say Unilever has violated a 2000 agreement by selling its business to a local licensee.

Six months after the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine, the Russian economy finds itself at a crossroads.

Judge says company did not show sales of its ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories caused ‘irreparable harm’.

The INSTC, a pipe dream for years, is offering a vital economic escape path for Moscow as it battles sanctions.

A ban is in the works but the question is, how effective will it be in limiting Putin’s war chest?

Activists say the sale of Ben & Jerry’s Israeli business is part of efforts to punish solidarity with Palestinians.

The G7 would need to get large consumers like India and China involved for such a plan to work.

Russia has pushed back against the default designation, saying it has the funds to cover any bills.

Russia has failed to meet the deadlines because mounting sanctions are cutting off avenues to transfer the cash.

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