Arms Export Embargo on Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Suspended

Summary

The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs has suspended all licenses and approvals to export defense articles and services to Côte d'Ivoire until further notice, citing the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) Sections 38 and 42.

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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