Allahkaram, Hossein

Person/Entity:
Person
Also Known As:
Allah Karam, Hossein; Allah Karam, Hussein; Allahkaram, Hussein
Sanctioned by U.S:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.S:
2018-05-30
Sanctioned by EU:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by EU:
2011-04-12
Sanctioned by U.K.:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.K.:
2020-12-31
Sanctioned by Canada:
No
Sanctioned by Australia:
No
U.S Laws/EOs Sanctioned Under:
EO 13553
EU Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
Decision 2011/235/CFSP and Regulation No 359/2011
U.K. Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Canadian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Australian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Description

"Co-founding and leading Ansar-e Hezbollah... under his leadership the group used extreme violence during multiple crackdowns on student protestors." 1

"Ansar-e Hezbollah Chief and Colonel in the IRGC. He co-founded Ansar-e Hezbollah. This paramilitary force was responsible for extreme violence during crackdown against students and universities in 1999, 2002 and 2009. He maintains his senior role in an organisation which is ready to commit human rights violations against the public, including promoting aggression against women for their choice of clothing."2

"Position: Head of Ansar-e Hezbollah Coordination Council... Ansar-e Hezbollah Chief and Colonel in the IRGC.He co- founded Ansar-e Hezbollah.This paramilitary force was responsible for extreme violence during crackdown against students and universities in 1999, 2002 and 2009.He maintains his senior role in an organisation which is ready to commit human rights violations against the public, including promoting aggression against women for their choice of clothing."3

Sources:

1. https://home.treasury.gov/

2.  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/

3. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/

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