UN Security Council Sanctions List Updates

Security Council Sanctions Committee Update

The UN Security Council Sanctions Committee provided an update on its sanctions list on March 10, 2026. This notice details amendments and additions to the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under Resolution 1988.

Security Council Removes Entry from Sanctions List

The UN Security Council's 1518 Sanctions Committee has removed one entry from its sanctions list. This action follows a review of listed individuals or entities subject to sanctions measures.

Security Council Removes Syria Officials from ISIL/Al-Qaida Sanctions List

The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2799 (2025) to remove Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa and transitional Minister for Interior Anas Hasan Khattab from the ISIL/Al-Qaida sanctions list. This decision, passed with 14 votes in favour and 1 abstention, is intended to support Syria's economic recovery and political transition.

Security Council Adds Four to Sudan Sanctions List

The UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan has added four individuals to its sanctions list. These individuals are associated with the Rapid Support Forces and have been designated under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.

Security Council Press Release on ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions

The UN Security Council issued a press release on February 27, 2026, concerning sanctions against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida. The release details updates and decisions made by the Security Council regarding these sanctions regimes.