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Restrictions & Sanctions

United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Liberia (Lifted)

United Nations sanctions against Liberia were terminated under United Nations Security Council Regulation 2288 (2016) dated 25 May 2016.

European Union Regulations on Liberia - Lifted

On 20 June 2016 European Union issued Council Regulation (EU) 2016/983 repealing the remainder of its sanctions against Liberia in accordance with United Nations Security Council Regulation 2288 (2016) dated 25 May 2016.

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Trading restrictions imposed against Liberia

International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)
The Liberian flag has been declared as a "flag of convenience" by the ITF's Fair Practices Committee.

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