In exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 of the United Nations Security Council Act

## Report on the Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Iraq Amendment Order, 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes the “Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Iraq Amendment Order, 2021,” as published in the Gazette of India. This amendment modifies the "Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Iraq Order, 2016" by removing specific individuals, entities, and groups from Annexure 2 of the original order's Schedule. The core purpose, based on the text, is to update the list of sanctioned individuals and entities related to Iraq, likely reflecting changes in the security landscape or compliance with UN resolutions. The key finding is that certain individuals and entities previously subject to sanctions under the 2016 Order are no longer subject to those sanctions. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of the “Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Iraq Amendment Order, 2021,” based solely on the text provided. This report outlines the amendments, their rationale, and potential impact, focusing on implications for affected industries. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Being Amended:** The “Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Iraq Order, 2016.” * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred from text):** To implement United Nations Security Council Resolutions regarding Iraq, presumably involving sanctions against specific individuals, entities, and groups. The amendment suggests a continuing effort to align national policy with evolving UN Security Council Resolutions. **4. Background and Rationale:** This document presents an amendment. The likely reason for this specific amendment is to update the list of sanctioned individuals and entities. The removal of specific entries from Annexure 2 of the 2016 Order suggests that the listed individuals and entities may no longer pose the same security risk or may have been removed from the UN Security Council's sanctions list. It suggests a need to keep the Indian implementation of the UN resolution current with changes made at the UN level. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This document is an amendment. The critical changes introduced by this amendment are: * **Specific Part of the Original Policy Being Changed:** The Schedule, Annexure 2 of the "Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Iraq Order, 2016." Specifically, it addresses sections listing Individuals (A) and Entities and other groups (B). * **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision is *the removal* of the following entries: * Under heading A: Individuals, entries IQi.031, IQi.033 and IQi.035 * Under heading B: Entities and other groups, entries IQe.003, IQe.032, IQe.086, IQe.100, IQe.111, IQe.125, IQe.144, IQe.167, IQe.170, IQe.177, IQe.184 and entry IQe.192. * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The individuals, entities, and groups listed above are *no longer* subject to the sanctions or restrictions imposed by the "Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Iraq Order, 2016." This means that any prohibitions on dealings with these individuals/entities are lifted as of the date of the amendment's publication. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these changes include: * Businesses and individuals who were previously prohibited from engaging in transactions or dealings with the individuals, entities, and groups now removed from the list. * Financial institutions that were required to freeze assets or restrict financial services to these individuals and entities. * Government agencies responsible for enforcing sanctions and trade restrictions. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for implementing this amendment. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment came into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (July 13, 2021). No other specific procedures are detailed in the text, but it can be inferred that relevant agencies would need to update their internal lists and databases to reflect the changes. * **Implementation aspects related specifically to the changes:** Businesses need to update their internal compliance programs to reflect the removal of these entities, and financial institutions would need to review and potentially unfreeze any assets related to the delisted entries. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is to align India's sanctions regime with current UN Security Council Resolutions on Iraq. The potential impact of the amendment is that: * Businesses and individuals are now permitted to engage in transactions and dealings with the removed entities/individuals without violating Indian law. * This could potentially facilitate increased trade and investment opportunities in Iraq, to the extent that these entities/individuals are involved in legitimate business activities. * It reflects a more nuanced and up-to-date approach to sanctions implementation, focusing on those entities and individuals currently deemed to pose a threat to peace and security in Iraq. **9. Conclusion:** The “Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Iraq Amendment Order, 2021” represents an update to India's implementation of UN sanctions related to Iraq. This amendment removes specific individuals, entities, and groups from the list of those subject to sanctions, aligning Indian policy with evolving international standards. Affected industries should review their compliance procedures to ensure they reflect these changes. The removal of these listings signals a potential shift in the perceived threat landscape and may present new opportunities for engagement in the Iraqi market, while remaining compliant with ongoing sanctions measures.

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