Afghanistan Sanctions
AFAfghanistan is currently subject to 11 active sanctions programs imposed by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, European Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries), Ministry of Finance Japan, Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo, financial restrictions, trade restrictions and other. This page lists every program targeting Afghanistan, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Programs
11
Authorities
10
Restriction Types
6
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
Australia's autonomous sanctions on Afghanistan. Total designated: 4 (4 individuals).
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UN Taliban sanctions regime. Total designated: 141 (135 individuals, 6 entities).
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The measures were initially imposed on 15 October 1999. On 17 June 2011, the United Nations' Security Council adopted resolutions 1988 (2011) and 1989 (2011) and decided that the list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures originally imposed by resolution 1267 (1999) would be split in two. The original resolution 1267 (1999) concerns Afganistan and the Taliban. Now the resolution is concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. The measures imposed with respect to the Taliban are described under this restrictive measures regime. The measures imposed on ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida are described under the thematic restrictive measures section. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible as well as exemptions for humanitarian purposes. Adopted by: UN.
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The European Commission identifies high-risk third countries having strategic deficiencies in their regime on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to carefully consider business relationships and transactions involving high-risk third countries through increased checks and control measures.
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Sanctions targeting the Taliban. Total designated: 801 entities.
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Sanctions program targeting persons and entities associated with Afghanistan, including the Taliban, implementing authorities related to blocking property, counter-terrorism, and protection of certain property of Da Afghanistan Bank for the benefit of the people of Afghanistan.
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140 designated entities (135 individuals, 5 entities). Designation sources: UN. Earliest designation: 2012-03-02. Latest update: 2026-04-29.
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Swiss sanctions targeting the Taliban. Total designated: 140 (135 individuals, 5 entities).
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons connected with Afghanistan, implementing UN obligations. Includes asset freeze, arms embargo, and travel ban.
Sanctions regime concerning the Taliban. 140 designations (135 individuals, 5 entities).
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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Legal basis updated for OFAC Afghanistan-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14064, Executive Order 13268, Executive Order 13224. Removed: Executive Order 14064 - Protecting Certain Property of Da Afghanistan Bank for the Benefit of the People of Afghanistan (February 11, 2022), Executive Order 13268 - Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Taliban and Amendment of Executive Order 13224 (July 2, 2002), Executive Order 13224 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism (September 24, 2001)
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Added: 3 executive_order(s), 7 general_license(s), 3 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Afghanistan-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14064 - Protecting Certain Property of Da Afghanistan Bank for the Benefit of the People of Afghanistan (February 11, 2022), Executive Order 13268 - Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Taliban and Amendment of Executive Order 13224 (July 2, 2002), Executive Order 13224 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism (September 24, 2001). Removed: Executive Order 14064, Executive Order 13268, Executive Order 13224
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Added: 3 Executive Order(s), 7 General License(s), 1 Advisory(s), 1 FAQ(s)
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
Target countries updated
Added: VE, NG, SS, CF, ML, BJ, CI, AE, PH, CN, KH, PK, AF, TR, GR. Removed: HR, JM, NI, ZW, HT, LB
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Added: 1 guidance(s), 1 list(s)
UN Taliban Sanctions (1988) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Taliban Sanctions (Committee 1988)" to "UN Taliban Sanctions (1988)"
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Added: 3 Executive Order(s), 7 General License(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s)
New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Afghanistan-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14064, Executive Order 13268, Executive Order 13224. Removed: Executive Order 14064 - Protecting Certain Property of Da Afghanistan Bank for the Benefit of the People of Afghanistan (February 11, 2022), Executive Order 13268 - Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Taliban and Amendment of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 (July 2, 2002), Executive Order 13224 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism (September 24, 2001)
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Added: 3 Executive Order(s), 7 General License(s), 1 Fact Sheet(s), 2 Guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Taliban Sanctions (Committee 1988) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Taliban Sanctions" to "UN Taliban Sanctions (Committee 1988)"
Legal basis updated for UN Taliban Sanctions (Committee 1988)
Removed: Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - The Taliban) Regulations 2013
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Afghanistan sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Afghanistan sanctions" to "Afghanistan sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Afghanistan sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
UN Taliban Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1988) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Taliban Sanctions Committee" to "UN Taliban Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1988)"
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Added: 1 resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/46, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/83
Legal basis updated for OFAC Afghanistan-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13268 - Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Taliban and Amendment of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 (July 2, 2002). Removed: Executive Order 13268 - Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Taliban and Amendment of Executive Order 13224 (July 2, 2002)
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Added: 3 executive_order(s), 7 general_license(s), 3 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for Afghanistan sanctions
Removed: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s), 1 designations_list(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Afghanistan-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14064 - Protecting Certain Property of Da Afghanistan Bank for the Benefit of the People of Afghanistan (February 11, 2022), Executive Order 13268 - Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Taliban and Amendment of Executive Order 13224 (July 2, 2002), Executive Order 13224 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism (September 24, 2001). Removed: Executive Order 14064, Executive Order 13268, Executive Order 13224
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Added: 3 Executive Order(s), 7 General License(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s)
Legal basis updated for Afghanistan sanctions
Added: Sanctions Act 2018. Removed: UNSCR 2255 (2015), Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Restrictive measures imposed with respect to the Taliban renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in Afghanistan" to "Restrictive measures imposed with respect to the Taliban"
Legal basis updated for Restrictive measures imposed with respect to the Taliban
Added: Council Decision concerning restrictive measures directed against certain individuals, groups, undertakings and entities in view of the situation in Afghanistan, Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures directed against certain individuals, groups, undertakings and entities in view of the situation in Afghanistan, Resolution 1988 (2011), Resolution 1989 (2011), Resolution 1267 (1999), Resolution 2082 (2012), Resolution 2160 (2014), Resolution 2255 (2015), Resolution 2501 (2019), Resolution 2557 (2020), Resolution 2615 (2021)
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Added: 11 statute(s), 1 advisory(s)
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo
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Added: 3 Executive Order(s), 7 General License(s), 3 Guidance(s)
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
UN Taliban Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN Taliban Sanctions (1988)" to "UN Taliban Sanctions"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
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Added: 3 executive_order(s), 7 general_license(s), 1 advisory(s), 1 faq(s), 2 guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: comprehensive
Legal basis updated for OFAC Afghanistan-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 14064, Executive Order 13268, Executive Order 13224. Removed: Executive Order 14064 - Protecting Certain Property of Da Afghanistan Bank for the Benefit of the People of Afghanistan (February 11, 2022), Executive Order 13268 - Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Taliban and Amendment of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 (July 2, 2002), Executive Order 13224 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism (Effective Date - September 24, 2001)
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Added: 3 Executive Order(s), 7 General License(s), 1 Advisory(s), 1 FAQ(s), 2 Guidance(s)
Restrictions added
Added: comprehensive
Target countries updated
Added: RU, CN, KP, LY, SS, AF, MM, CF, IL, US, SY, IR, TR, UA
Restrictions removed
Removed: arms_embargo
Legal basis updated for OFAC Afghanistan-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13268 - Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Taliban and Amendment of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001 (July 2, 2002), Executive Order 13224 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism (Effective Date - September 24, 2001). Removed: Executive Order 13268 - Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Taliban and Amendment of Executive Order 13224 (July 2, 2002), Executive Order 13224 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism (September 24, 2001)
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Added: 3 Executive Order(s), 7 General License(s), 1 Fact Sheet(s), 1 FAQ(s), 2 Guidance(s)
The Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Afghanistan sanctions" to "The Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020"