Central African Republic Sanctions
CFCentral African Republic is currently subject to 9 active sanctions programs imposed by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, Ministry of Finance Japan, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation and State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo, financial restrictions, trade restrictions and other. This page lists every program targeting Central African Republic, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Programs
9
Authorities
9
Restriction Types
6
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
UN Central African Republic sanctions regime. Total designated: 15 (14 individuals, 1 entity).
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On 5 December 2013, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2127 (2013), which imposes an arms embargo against the Central African Republic (CAR). The EU implemented this decision on 23 December 2013. On 28 January 2014, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2134 (2014) imposing also targeted restrictive measures on persons or entities that undermine the peace, stability or security of the CAR, or that threaten or impede the political transition process, or that fuel violence. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible as well as exemptions for humanitarian purposes. Adopted by: UN.
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Sanctions targeting the Central African Republic. Total designated: 15 individuals, 2 entities.
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Sanctions program targeting persons contributing to the conflict in the Central African Republic, implemented through executive orders and statutory authorities.
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+2 more
30 designated entities (23 individuals, 7 entities). Designation sources: UN, UK. Earliest designation: 2020-08-05. Latest update: 2022-01-25.
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Swiss sanctions targeting the Central African Republic. Total designated: 17 (15 individuals, 2 entities).
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons and arms flows connected with the Central African Republic, implementing UN obligations.
Sanctions regime concerning the Central African Republic. 15 designations (14 individuals, 1 entity).
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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Resources added
Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 2 General License(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13667. Removed: Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (May 13, 2014)
Resources added
Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Guidance(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
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
UN Central African Republic Sanctions (2127) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Central African Republic Sanctions (Committee 2127)" to "UN Central African Republic Sanctions (2127)"
Legal basis updated for OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (May 13, 2014). Removed: Executive Order 13667
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 3 guidance(s)
New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
Central African Republic sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Central African Republic sanctions" to "Central African Republic sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Central African Republic sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018. Removed: The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s)
UN Central African Republic Sanctions (Committee 2127) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Central African Republic Sanctions" to "UN Central African Republic Sanctions (Committee 2127)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Central African Republic Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2745) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Central African Republic Sanctions Committee" to "UN Central African Republic Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2745)"
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Added: 2 resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13667. Removed: Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (May 13, 2014)
Resources added
Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s)
Central African Republic sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Central African Republic sanctions regime" to "Central African Republic sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Central African Republic sanctions
Added: The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. Removed: Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, Sanctions Act 2018
Resources added
Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s), 1 designations_list(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (May 13, 2014). Removed: Executive Order 13667
Resources added
Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Regulation(s), 3 Guidance(s)
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in the Central African Republic" to "Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic"
Legal basis updated for Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic
Added: Resolution 2339 (2017), Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic, Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against the Central African Republic, Resolution 2399 (2018), Resolution 2454 (2019), Resolution 2488 (2019), Resolution 2507 (2020), Resolution 2536 (2020), Resolution 2588 (2021), Resolution 2127 (2013), Resolution 2648 (2022), Resolution 2693 (2023), Resolution 2134 (2014), Resolution 2196 (2015), Resolution 2262 (2016)
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Added: 15 statute(s), 2 advisory(s)
UN Central African Republic Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN Central African Republic Sanctions (2127)" to "UN Central African Republic Sanctions"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Legal basis updated for OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13667. Removed: Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (May 13, 2014)
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 3 guidance(s), 1 regulation(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s), 1 FAQ(s)
Target countries updated
Added: RU, CN, KP, LY, SS, AF, MM, CF, IL, US, SY, IR, TR, UA
Legal basis updated for OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (May 13, 2014). Removed: Executive Order 13667
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 3 guidance(s)
The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Central African Republic sanctions" to "The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020"
Legal basis updated for OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13667. Removed: Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (May 13, 2014)
Resources added
Added: 1 regulation(s), 3 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13667 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Central African Republic (May 13, 2014). Removed: Executive Order 13667
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 1 regulation(s), 3 guidance(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 2 Guidance(s)
UN Central African Republic Sanctions (2127) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Central African Republic Sanctions" to "UN Central African Republic Sanctions (2127)"
Legal basis updated for UN Central African Republic Sanctions (2127)
Removed: UNSC Resolution 2127
Resources added
Added: 1 source(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 3 guidance(s), 1 regulation(s)
UN Central African Republic Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN Central African Republic Sanctions" to "UN Central African Republic Sanctions Committee"
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 3 guidance(s), 1 faqs(s)
Central African Republic sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Central African Republic Sanctions" to "Central African Republic sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Central African Republic sanctions regime
Added: Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, Sanctions Act 2018. Removed: Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018