US sanctions three ‘far-left’ networks

WASHINGTON, AUG 27 (IANS): The United States on Wednesday imposed counterterrorism sanctions on three organisations in Italy, Britain and several other countries, accusing them of supporting violent far-left groups and Palestinian militants.
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated Italy-based Autistici Inventati, Britain-based Palestine Action and the transnational organisation Masar Badil. It also sanctioned two Masar Badil officials, Germany-based Zaid Abdulnasser and Brazil-based Rawa Alsagheer. The action freezes any property or financial interests held by the designated parties in the United States or under the control of US persons. Americans are generally prohibited from conducting transactions involving them. “Far-left extremists, their fronts, and their enablers should be on notice: We will bring the full weight of our economic tools to bear,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.