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Swiss Sanctions Amended for Sudan

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Published February 18th, 2026
Detected March 1st, 2026
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Summary

On February 18, 2026, Switzerland's Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research amended its ordinance on measures against Sudan. Seven individuals have been added to the sanctions list, with the measures taking effect immediately.

What changed

Switzerland's Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) has amended Annex 2 of the ordinance on measures against Sudan, adding seven individuals to the sanctions list. These amendments, effective February 18, 2026, are part of ongoing international efforts to address the situation in Sudan.

Regulated entities operating in or with connections to Sudan must review the updated sanctions list to ensure compliance. Failure to adhere to these measures can result in penalties. It is crucial for financial institutions and businesses to update their screening processes to incorporate the newly added individuals.

What to do next

  1. Review updated sanctions list for Sudan
  2. Update screening processes to include seven new individuals

Source document (simplified)

Third party communication Published on 18 February 2026

Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against Sudan

Bern, 18.02.2026 — On 18 February 2026, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) has amended annex 2 of the ordinance on measures against Sudan. Seven individuals have been added to the annex. The measures come into force on 18 February 2026 at 11 p.m.

Massnahmen gegenüber Sudan




Classification

Agency
Various
Published
February 18th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Geographic scope
Switzerland

Taxonomy

Primary area
Sanctions
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
International Relations Human Rights

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