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Burundi Sanctions

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Burundi is currently subject to 3 active sanctions programs imposed by European Union Council, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs and World Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban and other. This page lists every program targeting Burundi, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.

Last updated 5 Jun 2026

Programs

3

Authorities

3

Restriction Types

3

Restrictions

asset freezetravel banother

Sanctions Programs

On 1 October 2015, the EU imposed targeted restrictive measure against those undermining democracy or obstructing the search for a political solution in Burundi as well as those involved in planning, directing, or committing acts that violate international human rights law or international humanitarian law in Burundi. Since the beginning of the crisis in Burundi, the EU has been of the view that only through dialogue leading to consensus, in compliance with the Arusha Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation of 2000 and the Burundian Constitution, could a lasting political solution be found in the interests of security and democracy for all Burundi's people. Adopted by: EU. No persons or entities are currently designated under this regime.

Legal bases: Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi, Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi
asset freezetravel ban

Swiss sanctions targeting Burundi. Total designated: 4 (4 individuals).

Legal bases: Federal Act on the Implementation of International Sanctions (Embargo Act)
asset freeze

Resources

Embargo Act (EmbA)

Countries classified as having institutional and social fragility under the World Bank FCS framework

Legal bases: World Bank FCS Classification Framework
other

Recent Changes

WORLDBANK-FCS

New program: World Bank FCS — Institutional & Social Fragility

New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Institutional & Social Fragility

5 Jun 2026
EU

New program: Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi

New sanctions program detected: Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi

2 Jun 2026
SECO

New program: Switzerland Burundi Sanctions

New sanctions program detected: Switzerland Burundi Sanctions

2 Apr 2026
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