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UK sanctions relating to Somalia

This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to Somalia

The Somalia sanctions regime

The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They put in place sanctions measures to:

ensure the UK continues to meet its obligations under the United Nations sanctions regime relating to Somalia
promote the peace, stability and security of Somalia
support the Federal Government of Somalia to promote peace, stability, security and the rule of law, including, in particular, supporting its efforts to reconstruct the country, to counter the threats posed by terrorism and from illegal armed groups, and to tackle the flow of illegal arms
promote the effective delivery of the mandates of the regional and international monitoring, peace-support and protection and training missions and mechanisms in Somalia
promote respect for humanitarian assistance activities in Somalia
promote compliance with the rules of international humanitarian law applicable to the armed conflicts in Somalia
promote respect for human rights in Somalia

These regulations have replaced, with substantially the same effect, relevant existing EU legislation and related UK regulations.

Those persons who are designated under this regime are included on the UK sanctions list.

Find out more about other UK sanctions regimes.

For further information on financial sanctions: contact the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation [email protected] or subscribe to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s e-alerts

For further information on export controls: contact the Export Control Joint Unit Helpline on 020 7215 4594 or email [email protected] or subscribe to the Export Control Joint Unit’s notices to exporters

For further information on import controls: contact the Department for International Trade’s Import Licensing Branch on [email protected]

For further information on transport sanctions: contact the Department for Transport on [email protected]

For general information on sanctions: contact the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Sanctions Directorate on [email protected]

An explanatory memorandum accompanies the regulations, providing further information on their provisions.

Published 9 July 2020
Last updated 31 December 2020 + show all updates

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