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"Next week sanctions against people involved in corruption", does the US warning affect Albanian officials?
Various US media outlets reported on Sunday that the US Treasury Department will impose a series of sanctions this week, targeting people involved in corruption, serious human rights abuses and undermining democracy.
However, the treasury refused to provide details about those facing sanctions, writes Reuters.
" Hesari will take a series of actions to identify individuals who are involved in malicious activities that undermine democracy and democratic institutions around the world, including corruption, repression, organized crime and serious human rights abuses , " he said. a department spokesman told reporters in Washington.
On the other hand, the Belgrade-based International Security Institute in Serbia stated that the United States is expected to declare other politicians and businessmen 'non-women' in the Balkans.
In a Twitter post, the institute claims that the US strike will take place in January next year. Among the countries that will be included in the American 'black list' are Kosovo, Serbia, Republika Srpska and Montenegro.
"In January, the United States will impose sanctions on individuals from the Balkans. Based on the Magnetic Law. "Sanctions will be imposed on a part of the political and business community in Serbia, Republika Srpska, Montenegro and Kosovo, " the International Security Institute wrote on Twitter.
There are 110 participants in the State Department's invitation list for the December 9th and 10th virtual event, which aims to help stop democratic backwardness and the violation of rights and freedoms worldwide. The list does not include China or Russia.
Escobar in Tirana
Two days before the December 11 Assembly meeting, convened by former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, declared non grata in May this year by the US, the United States envoy to the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, will arrive in Tirana.
Meanwhile, the agenda of the senior American official includes meetings with Prime Minister Edi Rama, but also with the leader of the Democrats Lulzim Basha, who also convened his Assembly on December 18.
Recall that Escobar December 9's visit coincides with World Anti-Corruption Day, while it is not known if his arrival conveys a separate message.