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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
UK publishes Libya sanctions regs & guidance on 11 sanctions regimes
The UK government has published The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/1665), which replace the EU sanctions regime relating to Libya. The UK has also issued guidance on the regulations, which includes information on asset freezes, partial asset freezes, interest, oil aboard UN-designated ships, and ownership and control. See explanatory memorandum, and reports under section 2(4) of the …
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UNSC Libya sanctions committee updates guidance on implementing the travel ban
The UN Security Council Committee concerning Libya has updated its implementation assistance notice no. 4 on the travel ban measure to provide guidance to member states in their implementation of travel restrictions under the Libya sanctions regime. The guidance sets out the scope of member states’ obligations, and clarifies that the obligation to prevent listed persons from entering into or …
Third countries align with EU Libya and Syria sanctions
In October 2020, the EU adopted: Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1483, which added Yevgeniy Prigozhinto its Libya sanctions list for violating the UN arms embargo (see post); and Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1506, which designated 7 newly appointed Syrian ministers (see post). North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway have aligned themselves with both decisions. Ukraine, …
Third countries align with EU Libya and Iran sanctions
In October 2020, the EU Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1385 concerning Libya sanctions, which renewed for 6 months the designation of 1 person, and delisted 2 people (see post). In November 2020, the EU Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1699, which removed the Neda Industrial group from the EU’s Iran sanctions list (see post). North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, …
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UNSC grants humanitarian travel exemption to 3 members of Gaddafi family
The UN Security Council Committee concerning Libya has granted a humanitarian travel exemption, pursuant to paragraph 16(a) of resolution 1970 (2011), from 1 December 2020 to 31 May 2021, to the following people: Safia Farkash Al-Barassi, Aisha Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar Qadhafi, and Mohammed Muammar Qadhafi. Under the exemption, they may undertake unlimited travel for humanitarian purposes during the above …
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 Regulation (EU) 2018/2004
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1292
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/371
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1130
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1309
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1380
Consolidated
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333
Parent Decision
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333
Amended by: