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Swiss Ordinance on Sudan Sanctions Updated

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Published February 25th, 2026
Detected March 1st, 2026
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Summary

Switzerland has updated its ordinance on Sudan sanctions following amendments by the UN sanctions committee. The SESAM database has been updated to reflect these changes, which enter into force in Switzerland without delay.

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What changed

The Swiss Federal Council has updated the Ordinance on the automatic application of the UN Security Council’s sanctions lists concerning Sudan. This update incorporates amendments made by the UN sanctions committee to the list of sanctioned individuals, companies, and organizations. The SESAM database has been updated accordingly, and these amendments enter into force in Switzerland immediately upon their adoption by the UN.

Entities involved in international trade or financial transactions with potential links to Sudan must review the updated sanctions list and ensure compliance. Failure to adhere to these sanctions can result in legal repercussions. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, the immediate entry into force necessitates prompt review and adherence to the updated sanctions regime.

What to do next

  1. Review the updated list of sanctioned individuals, companies, and organizations related to Sudan.
  2. Ensure all business activities and transactions comply with the amended UN sanctions as applied in Switzerland.
  3. Update internal compliance databases and procedures to reflect the changes.

Source document (simplified)

Third party communication Published on 25 February 2026

Sanzioni: Ordinanza che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti del Sudan

Bern, 25.02.2026 — The UN sanctions committee has amended the list of sanctioned individuals, companies and organizations. The SESAM database has been updated accordingly. On 4 March 2016 the Federal Council has adopted the Ordinance on the automatic application of the UN Security Council’s sanctions lists. Hence, the amendments of the UN Security Council’s sanctions lists enter into force in Switzerland without delay.

Massnahmen gegenüber Sudan

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Classification

Agency
Various
Published
February 25th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Importers and exporters Financial advisers Fund managers
Geographic scope
Switzerland

Taxonomy

Primary area
Sanctions
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
International Law Foreign Policy

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