Mr. Sanctions

Category: Taliban

  • August 31, 2026: SECO updates its Taliban sanctions lists

    The FINMA Notice:

    Updated sanctions notice: Taliban

    The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has published an amendment to the list of sanctioned natural persons, companies and organizations under the Ordinance of 21 March 2025 on measures against persons and organizations associated with the Taliban (SR 946.231.07).

    By decision of 27 August 2026, the competent UN Sanctions Committee amended the list of persons, companies and organizations sanctioned in this context. The amendment is directly applicable in Switzerland. SECO has therefore updated SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management), the sanctions database that is authoritative for Switzerland, on 28 August 2026, and has published the update on its website.

    Financial intermediaries are required, in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance, to implement the prohibitions, freeze the assets of the sanctioned persons, and report the affected business relationships to SECO. Reporting to SECO does not relieve a financial intermediary of the obligation to carry out additional clarifications pursuant to Art. 6 AMLA in the event of suspicion and, if such suspicion cannot be dispelled, to file a report without delay with the Money Laundering Reporting Office pursuant to Art. 9 AMLA.

    The update:

    Ordinance on measures against certain persons and groups associated with the Taliban – Art. 3 para. 1 and 2 (Financial sanctions) and Art. 4 (Entry and transit ban). Origin: UN

    Amended – Individuals

    SSID: 550-78889
    Foreign identifier: TAi.027
    Name: Abdul Salam Hanafi Ali Mardan Qul
    Title: a) Mullah b) Maulavi
    DOB: a) 1968 (approximately) b) 1 Jan 1969
    POB: a) Darzab District, Faryab Province, Afghanistan b) Qush Tepa District, Jawzjan Province, Afghanistan
    Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abdussalam Hanifi b) Hanafi Saheb c) Abdul Salam Hanafi
    Address: Kabul, Afghanistan
    Nationality: Afghanistan
    Identification document: a) Passport No. D00009723, Afghanistan b) Passport No. D0010098, Afghanistan, Date of issue: 4 Apr 2023, Place of issue: Kabul, Afghanistan, Expiry date: 4 Apr 2028 (Name in Latin script, Abdul Salam Hanafi, name in original script: عبدالسلام حنفي) c) Passport No. P03078281, Afghanistan, Date of issue: 9 Feb 2020, Place of issue: Dubai, Expiry date: 9 Feb 2030
    Justification: Deputy Minister of Education under the Taliban regime (1996-2001).
    Other information: Taliban member responsible for Jawzjan Province in Northern Afghanistan until 2008. Involved in drug trafficking. Height 178 cm. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link available.
    Modifications: Listed on 15 May 2025, amended on 10 Mar 2026, 28 Apr 2026, 27 Aug 2026

    List of Changes:
    – Identification document: Added clause c): “Passport No. P03078281, Afghanistan, Date of issue: 9 Feb 2020, Place of issue: Dubai, Expiry date: 9 Feb 2030”
    – Other information: Deleted: “Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 1 Jun. 2010.”

    The update files – PDF, XML

    The consolidated program list

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  • August 27, 2026: UN modifies one Taliban sanctions listing

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    The update to the lists mentioned in the subject above was made on 27 August 2026.  

    To this effect, please see the United Nations Security Council Press Release.

    Please see the note verbale addressed to Permanent Representatives and Observers to the United Nations in New York conveying the changes made.

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    The Note Verbale:

    NV SCA 14 26 (07) Amendments to 1 individual 27 Aug 2026Download

    The press release:

    SC/16443

    27 August 2026

    Security Council Sanctions Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 1988 (2011) Amends One Name on Its Sanctions List

    On 27 August 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and/or underline in the entry below on its 1988 List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2816 (2026), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

    A. Individuals

    TAi.027 Name: 1: ABDUL SALAM 2: HANAFI 3: ALI MARDAN 4: QUL
    Name (original script): عبدالسلام حنفی علی مردان قل
    Title: a) Mullah b) Maulavi  Designation: Deputy Minister of Education under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) Approximately 1968 b) 1 Jan. 1969 POB: a) Darzab District, Faryab Province, Afghanistan b) Qush Tepa District, Jawzjan Province, Afghanistan  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abdussalam Hanifi b) Hanafi Saheb c) ABDUL SALAM HANAFI (name in original script: عبدالسلام حنفي)  Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number D00009723 b) Afghanistan number D0010098, issued on 4 Apr. 2023, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 4 Apr. 2028 (Name in Latin script, Abdul Salam Hanafi, name in original script; عبدالسلام حنفي) c) P03078281, issued on 9 Feb. 2020, issued in Dubai, expires 9 Feb. 2030  National identification no: na Address: Kabul, Afghanistan Listed on: 23 Feb. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 18 Jul. 2007, 21 Sep. 2007, 27 Sep. 2007, 1 Feb. 2008, 29 Nov. 2011, 10 Mar. 2026, 28 Apr. 2026, 27 Aug. 2026)  Review concluded on: 1 Jun. 2010 Other information: Taliban member responsible for Jawzjan Province in Northern Afghanistan until 2008. Involved in drug trafficking. Height 178 cm. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-25909.

    The 1988 Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations.  An updated List is accessible on the 1988 Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL:  https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1988/materials.

    The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the 1988 Sanctions List.  An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL:  https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.

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  • August 4, 2026: SECO catches up to UN Taliban sanctions changes

    The FINMA Notice:

    Updated sanction message: Taliban

    The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has amended the list of sanctioned natural persons, undertakings and organizations of the Regulation of 21. March 2025 on measures against persons and organizations associated with the Taliban (SR 946.231.07).

    By decision of 30. In July 2026, the responsible UN Sanctions Committee amended the list of persons, companies and organizations sanctioned in this context. The change is directly applicable in Switzerland. SECO therefore has on 31. July 2026 the sanctions database SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management), which is relevant for Switzerland, was adapted and the adjustment was published on its website.


    In accordance with the provisions of the Regulation, financial intermediaries are required to implement the prohibitions, to block the assets of the sanctioned persons and to report the business relationships concerned to SECO. The report to SECO does not relieve a financial intermediary from making additional clarifications in the event of suspicion in accordance with Art. 6 GwG and, if he cannot clear them, to report it immediately to the notification office for money laundering in accordance with Art. 9 GwG.

    The update notice:

    Taliban_Delta 2026-07-31Download

    Links to the update files – PDF, XML

    Link to the consolidated program list

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  • July 30/31, 2026: UNSC amends 5 Taliban listings – and Canada follows suit

    First, the UN 1988 Committee yesterday:

    The United Nations Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (the Secretariat) conveys updates to the Committees’ lists and to the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List, to States, regional and sub-regional organizations, and private entities/individuals by email after updates are made to the Lists. At this time, not all documents are available in all languages.

    The updates mentioned in the subject above were made on 30 July 2026.  

    To this effect, please see the United Nations Security Council Press Release.

    Please see the note verbale addressed to Permanent Representatives and Observers to the United Nations in New York conveying the changes made.

    An updated version of the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is accessible in XML and HTML formats in all United Nations official languages at the following URL: United Nations Security Council Consolidated List | Security Council

    A log of all updates to the list since 2018, regardless of mechanism, can be found here:https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/list-updates-unsc-consolidated-list

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    The note verbale:

    NV SCA 14 26 (06) Amendments to 5 individuals_30Jul26Download

    and the PR:

    Security Council Sanctions Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 1988 (2011) Amends Five Names on Its Sanctions List

    On 30 July 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and/or underline in the entries below on its 1988 List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2816 (2026), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

    A. Individuals

    TAi.044 Name: 1: HAMDULLAH 2: NOMANI 3: na 4: na
    Name (original script): حمد الله نعمانى
    Title: Maulavi  Designation: a) Minister of Higher Education under the Taliban regime (1996-2001)b) Mayor of Kabul City under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) Approximately 1968 b) 28 Aug. 1965 POB: a) Sipayaw village, Andar District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan b) Ghazni, Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: HAMDULLAH NUMANI Low quality a.k.a.: naNationality: Afghanistan Passport no: Afghanistan number D0010694, issued on 7 Apr. 2026, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 7 Apr. 2031 (Name in Latin script: HAMDULLAH NUMANI)  National identification no: na Address: na Kabul, Afghanistan Listed on: 23 Feb. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 21 Sep. 2007, 3 Oct. 2008, 29 Nov. 2011, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026)  Other information: Member of the Taliban Supreme Council. Believed to be in Afghanistan/Pakistan border area. Height 174 cm. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 23 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-25939.

    TAi.082 Name: 1: ABDUL-HAQ 2: WASSIQ 3: na 4: na
    Name (original script): عبد الحق وثيق
    Title: Maulavi  Designation: Deputy Minister of Security (Intelligence) under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) 1971 b) Approximately 1975 c) 20 Sep. 1968 POB: a)Gharib village, Khogyani District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan b) Ghazni, Afghanistan  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abdul-Haq Wasseqb) Abdul Haq Wasiq c) ABDULHAQ WASEEQ Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number D0009755, issued on 23 Oct. 2021, expires 23 Oct. 2026 (Name in Latin script: Abdulhaq Waseeq) b) Afghanistan number D0010689, issued on 29 Mar. 2026, expires 29 Mar. 2031 (Name in Latin script: Abdulhaq Waseeq, name in original script: عبد الحق وثيق)   National identification no: na Address: Afghanistan  Listed on: 31 Jan. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 21 Sep. 2007, 3 Oct. 2008, 29 Nov. 2011, 31 Dec. 2013, 11 Feb. 2014, 7 Sep. 2016, 10 Mar. 2026, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026)  Other information: Height 168 cm. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 27 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-25979.

    TAi.110 Name: 1: NOOR MOHAMMAD 2: SAQIB 3: na 4: na
    Name (original script): نور محمد ثاقب
    Title: na Designation: Chief Justice of Supreme Court under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) Approximately 1958 b) 18 Sep. 1963 c) 19 Oct. 1962 POB: a) Bagrami District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan b) Tarakhel area, Deh Sabz District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan c) Kabul, AfghanistanGood quality a.k.a.: NOOR MOHAMMED SAQEB (name in original script: نور محمد ثاقب)  Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number D0009914, issued on 10 May 2022, issued in Afghanistan, expires 10 May 2027 (Name in Latin script: Noor Mohammed Saqeb; name original script: نورمحمد ثاقب) b) Afghanistan number P09305451, issued on 29 April 2025, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 29 Apr. 2030, (DOB 19 Oct. 1962 180 cm Name in Latin script: Noor Mohammed Saqeb; name original script: نورمحمد ثاقب)  National identification no: na 544311Address: Kabul, Afghanistan  Listed on: 25 Jan. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 21 Sep. 2007, 29 Nov. 2011, 10 Mar. 2026, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026)  Other information: Member of Taliban Supreme Council and Head of Taliban Religious Committee. Belongs to Ahmadzai tribe. Height 175 cm or 180 cm.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 23 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-26129.

    TAi.144 Name: 1: SIRAJUDDIN 2: JALLALOUDINE 3: HAQQANI 4: na
    Name (original script): سراج الدين جلال الدين حقانى
    Title: na Designation: Na’ib Amir (Deputy Commander) (1996-2001) DOB: a) Between 1977 and 1978 (Approximately) b) 30 Dec. 1981 POB: a) Danda, Miramshah, North Waziristan, Pakistan b) Khost province, Afghanistan c) Neka district, Paktika province, Afghanistan d) Srana village, Garda Saray district, Paktia province, Afghanistan e) Paktia, Afghanistan  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Siraj Haqqanib) Serajuddin Haqani c) Siraj Haqani d) Saraj Haqani e) ABDUL SATAR ABDULLAH Low quality a.k.a.: Khalifa Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number P00032260, issued on 30 Jun. 2022, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 30 Jun. 2032 (Name in Latin script: Abdul Satar Abdullah) b) Afghanistan number D0010367, issued on 18 May 2024, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 18 May 2029 (Name in Latin script: Sirajuddin Haqqani) c) Afghanistan number P05076602, issued on 5 May 2026, expires 5 May 2036  National identification no: na Address: Kabul, Afghanistan  Listed on: 13 Sep. 2007 ( amended on 22 Apr. 2013, 10 Mar. 2026, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026)  Other information: Heading the Haqqani Network (TAe.012) as of late 2012. Son of Jalaluddin Haqqani (TAi.040). Belongs to Sultan Khel section, Zadran tribe of Garda Saray of Paktia province, Afghanistan. Height 187 cm or 180cm. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 27 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2007-44300.

    TAi.147 Name: 1: GUL 2: AGHA 3: ISHAKZAI 4: na
    Name (original script): كُل آغا اسحاقزی
    Title: na Designation: na DOB: a) Approximately 1972 b) 27 Jul. 1976 POB: Band-e Temur, Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Mullah Gul Agha b) Mullah Gul Agha Akhund c) HIDAYATULLAH BADRI d) HEDAYATULLAH HEDAYAT e) HEDAYATULLAH BADRI (name in original script: هدایت الله بدري)  Low quality a.k.a.: a) Hidayatullah b) Haji Hidayatullah c) HayadatullahNationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number D0010408, issued on 26 Aug. 2024, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan (Name in Latin script: Hedayatullah Badri; name in original script: هدایت الله بدري; expires 26 Aug. 2029) b) Afghanistan number P03318995, issued on 29 Jul. 2020 (Name in Latin script: Hedayatullah Hedayat, expires 29 Jul. 2025) c) Afghanistan number D0010006, issued on 28 Sep. 2022, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan (expires 28 Sep. 2027) National identification no: naAddress: Ibni-Sina Watt, Kabul, Afghanistan  Listed on: 20 Jul. 2010 ( amended on 29 Nov. 2011, 31 Dec. 2013, 10 Mar. 2026, 13 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026 )  Other information: Head of Taliban Financial Commission as at mid-2013. Associated with Mullah Mohammed Omar (TAi.004). Served as Omar’s principal finance officer and one of his closest advisors. Belongs to Ishaqzai tribe. Height: 156 cm. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

    The 1988 Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations.  An updated List is accessible on the 1988 Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL:  https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1988/materials.

    The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the 1988 Sanctions List.  An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL:  https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.

    and the Canadian notice this morning:

    On July 30, 2026, the UN Security Council Taliban Sanctions Committee amended five names on its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Taliban, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult:

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  • May 8, 2026: ASO/DFAT catches up to UN changes

    Notice of Changes to the Consolidated List – 8 May 2026

    DFAT updated the Consolidated List on 8 May 2026. The changes include:

    • three new persons and one new entity added under the Charter of the United Nations Act Part 3 (UNSC 1373 framework) relating to counter terrorism financing
    • four new persons and a number of minor amendments to existing listings following receipt of the attached advices from the United Nations Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1591 concerning Sudan and 1988 (2011) concerning Afghanistan and the Taliban, respectively.

    The updated Consolidated List can be downloaded from the following page: Consolidated List | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  Guidance on how to interpret the Consolidated List can be found here: Guide to Australia’s Consolidated List | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

    If you have any queries, please contact the Australian Sanctions Office atsanctions@dfat.gov.au.  

    Australian Sanctions Office

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    Australian Sanctions Office | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division

    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

    And, since it’s been a while, and since it was attached to the email, here are the UN notices:

    26-0191nve-1Download
    NV SCA 14 26 (04) Amendments to 2 individuals and 1 entity_approvedDownload
    NV SCA 14 26 (05) Amendments-1Download

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  • May 1, 2026: SECO catches up to UN’s Taliban and Sudan changes

    FINMA’s Taliban notice:

    NEWS

    01 May 2026 

    Financial sanction 

    2026

    Updated sanction message: Taliban

    The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has amended the list of sanctioned natural persons, undertakings and organizations of the Regulation of 21. March 2025 on measures against persons and organizations associated with the Taliban (SR 946.231.07).

    By decision of 28. In April 2026, the responsible UN Sanctions Committee changed the list of persons, companies and organizations sanctioned in this context. The change is directly applicable in Switzerland. The SECO therefore has on 29. April 2026, the sanctions database SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management), which is relevant for Switzerland, was adapted and the adjustment was published on its website.


    In accordance with the provisions of the Regulation, financial intermediaries are required to implement the prohibitions, to block the assets of the sanctioned persons and to report the business relationships concerned to SECO. The report to SECO does not relieve a financial intermediary from making additional clarifications in the event of suspicion in accordance with Art. 6 GwG and, if he cannot clear them, to report it immediately to the notification office for money laundering in accordance with Art. 9 GwG.

    and their Sudan notice:

    Updated sanction message: Sudan

    The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research WBF has adopted an amendment to the Annex to the Regulation of 25. May 2005 on measures against Sudan (SR 946.231.18).

    The UN Sanctions Committee responsible for Sudan on 28. April 2026, the list of sanctioned natural persons, companies and organizations was amended. The change is directly applicable in Switzerland. The SECO therefore has on 29. April 2026, the sanctions database SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management), which is relevant for Switzerland, was adapted and published the adjustment on its website.


    In accordance with the provisions of the Regulation, financial intermediaries are required to implement the prohibitions, to block the assets of the sanctioned persons and to report the business relationships concerned to SECO. The report to SECO does not relieve a financial intermediary from making additional clarifications in the event of suspicion in accordance with Art. 6 GwG and, if he cannot clear them, to report it immediately to the notification office for money laundering in accordance with Art. 9 GwG.

    and the updates – Taliban:

    Taliban_Delta_2026-04-29Download

    and Sudan:

    Sudan_Delta_2026-04-29Download

    Links:

    Update Files:

    Taliban – PDF, XML

    Sudan – PDF, XML

    Consolidated Program List – Taliban, Sudan

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  • April 29, 2026: OMG – Global Affairs Canada also catches up to the UN’s changes

    In fact, these arrived in my inbox before the OFSI ones did…

    On April 28th, 2026, the UN Security Council Sudan Sanctions Committee amended four names on its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Sudan.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult List of updates to the UNSC Consolidated List | Security Council.

    and

    On April 28th, 2026, the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended four names on its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Taliban, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult List of updates to the UNSC Consolidated List | Security Council.

    You can find both those UNSC updates right here, on this ol’ blog.

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  • April 29, 2026: OFSI plays UN catchup (Sudan, Afghanistan/Taliban), and then some (Russia)

    UK Gov logo, 50% resolution.png

    Today, Wednesday 29 April, the UK Government has sanctioned 1 individual and varied 3 designations under the Sudan Sanctions Regime. This reflects their addition to the UN Sanctions List on 28 April, pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1591 (2005) Sanctions Committee.

    Designated Individual:

    Name:UN ID:Unique ID:
    Al-Goney Hamdan DAGALOSDi.011SUD0036

    Varied Individuals:

    Name:UN ID:Unique ID:
    Alvaro Andres Quijano BECERRASDi.012SUD0026
    Claudia Viviana Oliveros FOREROSDi.013SUD0028
    Mateo Andres Duque BOTEROSDi.014SUD0029

    Furthermore, the UK Government has varied 17 designations sanctioned under the Afghanistan Sanctions Regime. The reflects amendments made to the UN Sanctions List on 28 April, pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1988 (2011) Sanctions Committee.

    Varied Individuals:

    Name:UN ID:Unique ID:
    Abdul Kabir MOHAMMAD JANTAi.003AFG0007
    ABDUL MANSURTAi.007AFG0011
    FAZL MAZLOOMTAi.023AFG0023
    ABDUL QULTAi.027AFG0027
    ABDUL BAQI AWAL SHAHTAi.038AFG0034
    DIN HANIFTAi.043AFG0038
    HAMDULLAH NOMANITAi.044AFG0039
    NOORUDDIN QASIMTAi.058AFG0046
    MOHAMMAD AKHUNDTAi.060AFG0047
    NAJIBULLAH HIDAYATULLAHTAi.071AFG0055
    ABDUL-HAQ WASSIQTAi.082AFG0062
    KHAIRULLAH KHAIRKHWAHTAi.093AFG0071
    NOOR SAQIBTAi.110AFG0088
    HAMIDULLAH SHER MOHAMMADTAi.118AFG0092
    Azizirahman ABDUL AHADTAi.121AFG0094
    SIRAJUDDIN HAQQANITAi.144AFG0112
    AHMAD AGHATAi.156AFG0122

    The UK Government has also varied the designation of 1 individual sanctioned under the Russia Sanctions Regime.

    Varied Individual:

    Name:Unique ID:
    Kantemir Kaparbekovich CHALBAYEVRUS2990

    Here are the OSFI Notices – Sudan:

    Sanctions_Notice__Sudan__29_April_2026Download

    Afghanistan/Taliban:

    Sanctions_Notice__Afghanistan__29_April_2026Download

    and Russia:

    Sanctions_Notice__Russia__29_April_2026Download

    The email also included links to the UNSC (United Nations Sanctions Committees) press releases, which are included or referenced here in their own post, so why duplicate them?

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  • April 28, 2026: UN updates adds to Sudan sanctions, modifies Taliban designations

    The United Nations Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (the Secretariat) conveys updates to the Committees’ lists and to the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List, to States, regional and sub-regional organizations, and private entities/individuals by e-mail at the time updates are made to the Lists. At this time, not all documents are available in all languages.

    The updates to the lists mentioned in the subject above were made on 28 April 2026.  

    To this effect, please see the United Nations Security Council Press Releases:

    Changes to the 1591 List

    Changes to the 1988 List

    Attached are the notes verbale addressed to Permanent Representatives and Observers to the United Nations in New York conveying the changes made.

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    The Sudan update:

    26-0191nveDownload

    and the Taliban one:

    NV SCA 14 26 (05) AmendmentsDownload

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  • Swiss watches may be accurate, but FINMA web pages… not so much

    OK… yesterday’s post about SECO updates to the Taliban program has been updated. The FINMA notice page had a broken link to the program page, which has the update files and the consolidated list of designations for the individual sanctions program. That is now fixed… of course, since you know the update was due to the UN’s update on Wednesday, there’s not much drama.

    Still… done and dusted. If there’s no more activity today, enjoy your weekend.

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