US Treasury makes it easier to send money to sanctioned regions for humanitarian aid

The US Treasury Department has issued a new general license, GL 34, that simplifies how humanitarian organizations can send money to regions under US sanctions for terrorism or drug trade. This means aid groups no longer need to apply for specific permission for each transaction, speeding up the delivery of essential goods and services.

For years, humanitarian aid to regions under US sanctions was slowed by complex licensing requirements, even for basic necessities. This change means aid organizations can now operate more efficiently in places like Afghanistan or parts of Syria, where populations often face severe shortages. It shifts the operational burden from individual transaction approvals to a standing permission, which could significantly improve the speed and scale of aid delivery.