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US Tightens Restrictions on Libyan Assets, Trade

The US Treasury Department on 17 September issued regulations which require US banks and any other entities holding Libyan assets or with claims against Libya to file reports on their status by 20 November. The forms are available after 28 September, and according to a statement from the Treasury, the purpose of the new reporting requirement is to monitor compliance with the Presidential order of...