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  Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security Recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

  US Department of Justice

  January 24, 2026

  WASHINGTON – The Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) today observe National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and reaffirm the administration’s commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and protecting victims and survivors. Human Trafficking Prevention Month presents an opportunity for DHS and DOJ, through Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTF) to intensify operational efforts, raise public awareness, and strengthen partnerships across federal, state, and local agencies to disrupt trafficking networks, protect vulnerable individuals, and ensure traffickers are brought to justice.

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  Moving to a single list for UK sanctions designations – 28 January 2026

  UK Government

  January 23, 2026

  In less than a week the OFSI Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets is closing. From 09:00 GMT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 the UK Sanctions List will be the only source for all UK sanctions designations. There will be no changes to the structure of the current UK Sanctions List. You should use this period to prepare any systems for the formal closure of the OFSI Consolidated List.  

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  Treasury Escalates Pressure on Iranian Regime for Killing Peaceful Protestors

  OFAC

  January 23, 2026

   

  OFAC targets shadow fleet vessels and facilitators supporting Iranian oil exports 

  WASHINGTON—Today, amidst the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors and its complete shutdown of internet access to conceal its abuses against the Iranian people, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is increasing pressure on the regime’s shadow fleet.  OFAC is targeting nine shadow fleet vessels and their respective owners or management firms that have collectively transported hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian oil and petroleum products to foreign markets.  This revenue, which rightfully belongs to the Iranian people, is instead diverted to fund its regional terrorist proxies, weapons programs, and security services, instead of the basic economic services the Iranian people have bravely demanded.