Overview
The UN sanctions regime on Somalia is the oldest of the current UN regimes dating back to resolution 733 in 1992. It was established in response to the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation following the downfall of President Said Barre.
Currently, the sanctions regime comprises an arms embargo (with exceptions for the Somalia Government and National Army, the National Intelligence and Security Agency, the Somali National Police Force and the Somali Custodial Corps), asset freezes, travel bans, a charcoal ban, and an IED components ban.
By resolution 1844 (2008), the Security Council imposed the arms embargo, travel bans on individuals, and asset freezes on individuals and entities designated by the Committee.
In resolution 2036 (2012), the UN imposed a ban on the direct or indirect import of charcoal from Somalia, and in resolution 2498 (2019) the UN prohibited the supply of IED components to Somalia.
The current UN regime is established under resolution 2713.
The EU, the UK, and the US implement UN sanctions on Somalia. The US and the UK have designated Al-Shabaab as a terrorist organisation.
Current UN Sanctions
Current EU Sanctions
The EU implements UN sanctions on Somalia.
Current UK Sanctions
The UK implements UN sanctions on Somalia and has designated Al-Shabaab as a terrorist organisation.
Current US Sanctions
The US implements UN sanctions on Somalia and has designated Al-Shabaab as a terrorist organisation.
- Legislation
31 CFR Part 551 – Somalia Sanctions Regulations
EO 13620? Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia (Effective Date – July 20, 2012)
EO 13536 Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia (Effective Date – April 13, 2010)
- Sanctions List
Search “Somalia” on the OFAC SDN List
- Guidance
