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Sanctions Profile: Libya
At a glance
UN sanctions on Libya were first imposed in 2011, by UN Security Council Resolution 1970. They originally consisted of an arms embargo, along with targeted travel bans and asset freezes.
News
EU to start naval patrols to enforce Libya arms embargo
In January 2020 at the Berlin Conference on Libya and in February 2020, the EU’s Foreign Affairs Ministers agreed to conduct an operation to patrol the Eastern Mediterranean Sea in order to enforce the UN Security Council arms embargo on Libya, which has been repeatedly violated (see statement and post). Yesterday (26 March), the EU agreed to launch Operation Irini …
Libya
NCA & OFSI red alert for Libyan Arab African Investment company
The UK’s National Crime Agency, in conjunction with OFSI, has issued a red alert in relation to financial sanctions in force against the Libyan Arab African Investment Company (LAAICO), also known as Libyan Arab Investment Company (LAICO), which operates a number of hotels on the African continent. OFSI has seen a recent increase in transactions to these hotels. This red …
US extends Libya sanctions for 1 year
In 2011, the US adopted Executive Order 13566, which declared a national emergency in respect of Libya. President Trump is extending these sanctions for 1 year by continuing the national emergency as declared, as “measures are needed to protect against the diversion of assets or other abuses” by the Qadhafi family, their associates, and other persons “hindering Libyan national reconciliation”. …
EU to launch maritime & aerial operation to enforce Libya arms embargo
The EU’s Foreign Affairs Ministers have agreed to launch Operation EU Active Surveillance to enforce the UN Security Council arms embargo on Libya (see post). The operation will deploy warships, planes and satellites to patrol an area to the East of the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 60 miles off the Libyan coast, which is the main route for transporting weapons into …
UNSC Resolution – sanctions for breaching Libya ceasefire or arms embargo
The UN Security Council has adopted Resolution 2510 (2020) by 14 votes (Russia abstaining), which endorses the conclusions of the Berlin Conference on Libya (19 January, see post). Alongside a permanent ceasefire in Libya, the Resolution calls on member states to share intelligence and for the UN Panel of Experts to report on breaches of the arms embargo, and for …
Current Sanctions
Consolidated
Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44
Parent Regulation
Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44
Amended by:
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/466
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/690
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/819
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1334
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1687
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1752
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/488
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/489
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1325
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1419
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1423
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1456
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1974
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2006
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2260
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/126
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/166
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/200
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/711
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/870
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1073
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1245
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1285
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1863
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/371
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1292
Council Regulation (EU) 2018/2004
Consolidated
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333
Parent Decision
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333
Amended by: