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Latest UN Security Council Sanctions List
The UN Security Council enforces international peace and security through various sanctions regimes. These include comprehensive trade bans, arms embargoes, travel bans, and financial restrictions. Sanctions target individuals and entities involved in peace threats, human rights violations, or obstruction of aid.
Consolidated List
United Nations Security Council Consolidated List
According to Article 41 of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council has the authority to enforce its decisions by adopting measures. The Consolidated List combines all Committee-specific sanctions lists and serves as a reference tool to assist Member States and other stakeholders in implementing and monitoring these measures. However, this does not imply that all names fall under a single sanctions regime, as the listing criteria are Committee-specific. The Consolidate List is composed of two sections: the first section, entitled “Section A,” includes individuals, while the second section, entitled “Section B,” comprises entities. Individuals and entities are listed by a Permanent Reference Number (PRN), which refers to the specific regime under which they are listed. For instance, PRNs beginning with “QD” are associated with the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime.
Al-Shabaab (Somalia) sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 2713 (2023)
The Security Council has imposed a series of sanctions on Al-Shabaab and other actors to safeguard peace and security in Somalia. Resolution 2713 (2023) maintains a comprehensive arms embargo on the group while exempting supplies intended for the Somali Federal Government and its security institutions. The Resolution reaffirms previous measures, including the travel ban, asset freeze, ban on charcoal exports, and prohibition on trafficking in improvised explosive device (IED) components. It also renews maritime interdiction measures to counter illicit maritime flows. The sanctions are administered by the Committee established under the Resolution, supported by a Panel of Experts, whose name and mandate are accordingly updated. The measures apply solely to designated individuals and entities and are intended to degrade Al-Shabaab’s capacity to obtain weapons, financing, and other resources.
ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 2734 (2024)
Under a series of United Nations Security Council Resolutions, a sanctions regime has been established targeting individuals, groups and entities associated with Al-Qaida, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh). The sanctions list comprises names subject to an assets freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo, as prescribed in United Nations Security Council Committee Resolution 2734 (2024) and earlier Resolutions. As was updated on 21 October 2025, the ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List includes 254 individuals and 89 entities. Association with listed organizations may encompass a range of activities, including the provision of financing, the recruitment of associates, operational facilitation, or the supply of arms and related materials.
Iraq sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 1483 (2003)
In response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, the Security Council adopted a series of Resolutions imposing comprehensive sanctions against Iraq. Following the fall of the Iraqi government, Resolution 1483 (2003) maintained the arms embargo and the assets freeze targeting senior officials of the former regime. The sanctions aim to freeze funds, financial assets, and economic resources belonging to the previous Iraqi regime, including state bodies, corporations, and agencies located outside Iraq that are linked to Saddam Hussein, his family members, or other senior officials. These measures support Iraq’s reconstruction efforts and prevent the transfer of assets or arms that could threaten peace and security.
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 1533 (2004)
According to Resolution 1493 (2003), the Security Council established a sanctions regime targeting non-state armed groups operating in North and South Kivu and Ituri, as well as groups not party to the Global and All-Inclusive Agreement of 28 July 2003. The measures include the targeted arms embargo on non-governmental entities operating in the DRC, the travel ban, and the asset freeze on designated individuals and entities. The regime applies to those who engage in or support acts undermining the peace, stability, or security of the DRC, violate the measures imposed by Member States, or serve as political or military leaders of foreign armed groups or Congolese militias that impede disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration efforts. The sanctions aim to curb illicit arms flows, combat resource exploitation, and promote peace in the DRC.
Sudan sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 1591 (2005)
In 2005, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1591, establishing a sanctions regime targeting parties involved in the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan. The measures include a targeted arms embargo, asset freezes, and travel bans on individuals and entities that impede the peace process, threaten stability in Darfur, violate international humanitarian or human rights law, or are responsible for offensive military overflights and breaches of the arms embargo. These measures aim to limit the flow of arms and financial resources to the conflict zone and support Sudan's sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity.
1636 sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 1636 (2005)
In Resolution 1636 (2005), the United Nations Security Council established a sanctions regime in response to the 14 February 2005 bombing in Beirut that resulted in the death of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. he sanctions regime has mandated a travel ban and assets freeze on individuals designated by the Special Investigation Commission or the Government of Lebanon as suspected of involvement in the attack. The committee is responsible for maintaining the list of designated individuals, approving relevant measures, and notifying all Member States accordingly.
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006)
Under the sanctions regime established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006), the DPRK is subject to a comprehensive set of measures to address its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. The regime imposes an arms embargo, restrictions on proliferation-sensitive nuclear and missile technology, assets freeze, a travel ban, and financial prohibitions targeting designated individuals and entities. Member States are required to inspect cargo to and from the DPRK and to deny bunkering or other services to vessels involved in sanctioned activities. These measures are designed to halt the DPRK’s development of weapons of mass destruction, prevent illicit arms and technology transfers, and uphold international peace and security.
Libya sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011)
In 2011, through Resolution 1970, the United Nations Security Council established a sanctions regime in response to the violence and use of force against civilians in Libya. The measures include an arms embargo, asset freezes, business restrictions, and travel bans on individuals and entities involved in actions threatening Libya’s peace, stability, or security. Subsequent Resolutions expanded the regime to include a ban on the illicit export of petroleum from Libya. The sanctions apply to individuals responsible for serious human rights abuses, violations of international human rights or humanitarian law, threats or coercion against Libyan state financial institutions, obstruction of Libya’s political transition, violations of the arms embargo, support for armed groups, or attacks on United Nations personnel. These measures aim to protect national resources, and support Libya’s sovereignty, unity, and long-term stability.
1988 sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 1988 (2011)
Following the deterioration of security in Afghanistan, the United Nations Security Council, through Resolution 1988 (2011), introduced a targeted sanctions framework addressing the activities of the Taliban and affiliated entities undermining national and regional stability. The measures include assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo on designated persons and entities. These sanctions apply to those involved in the financing, planning, facilitating, or perpetration of acts in support of the Taliban, as well as those supplying arms, recruiting, or otherwise assisting their operations. The measures aim to cut off financial, logistical, and material support to the Taliban and promote stability and peace in Afghanistan.
Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 2048 (2012)
Through Resolution 2048 (2012), the United Nations Security Council established a sanctions regime for Guinea Bissau in response to the 12 April 2012 coup d’état and the ensuing threat to constitutional order and stability. The measures focus on a travel ban on individuals who played a leading role in the coup or are acting to undermine civilian power, rule of law or national security. A Sanctions Committee oversees implementation, designates individuals, considers exemptions, and reports on progress. The regime aims to deter non-constitutional change, restore constitutional order and support the country’s transition to stability.
Central African Republic (CAR) sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 2127 (2013)
In response to the escalating violence and instability in the Central African Republic (CAR), the United Nations Security Council established a sanctions regime through Resolution 2127 (2013). The sanctions included an arms embargo, a travel ban, and asset freeze targeting individuals and entities that were undermining peace and security, committing human rights violations, or supporting armed groups. The regime aimed to curb the illicit flow of weapons and promote national reconciliation. The updated regime continues to promote civilian protection and long-term stability in the CAR.
Yemen sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 2140 (2014)
The UN Security Council set up a sanctions regime in response to threats to peace, security, and stability in Yemen under Resolution 2140 (2014). These measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and a targeted arms embargo on designated individuals and entities. The sanctions apply to individuals or entities impeding the delivery of humanitarian assistance, recruiting children for armed conflict, or undermining the successful completion of the political transition. The goal of these measures is to restrict the flow of arms and resources to destabilizing actors and to support Yemen’s sovereignty, unity, independence, and long-term stability.
South Sudan sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 2206 (2015)
South Sudan is subject to targeted sanctions under a series of UN Security Council Resolutions, including an arms embargo, asset freeze, and travel bans on individuals and entities who threaten peace, security, or stability. This regime was first established by Resolution 2206 (2015) and was later reinforced by Resolution 2428 (2018). The sanctions apply to individuals who plan, direct, or commit acts that undermine the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement; engage in the recruitment or use of child soldiers; or facilitate the illicit flow of arms. The sanctions aim to stop the flow of weapons and stabilize South Sudan’s peace process.
Haiti sanctions regime
Under Security Council Resolution 2653 (2022)
In October 2022, the United Nations Security Council established a sanctions regime through Resolution 2653 (2022) to address violence, illicit arms trafficking, and organized criminal activity in Haiti. The measures include a travel ban, assets freeze, and arms embargo on individuals and entities that threaten peace, security or stability. The listing criteria cover those who support or finance gangs, recruit children, traffic arms or engage in serious human-rights abuses. The regime aims to cut off weapons and resources flowing to armed groups, reinforce state authority and restore security in Haiti.
