US Continues Sanctions on Western Balkans

The U.S. is continuing sanctions on the Western Balkans beyond the June 26 expiration date, extending a national emergency first declared June 26, 2001, according to a June 18 White House press release. The White House cited the continued threat of people involved in “extremist violence” in the region and acts that obstruct the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. The actions continue to pose an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to U.S. national security, the press release said.