Guinea-Bissau Sanctions
GWGuinea-Bissau is currently subject to 6 active sanctions programs imposed by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, United Nations Security Council and World Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo, financial restrictions and other. This page lists every program targeting Guinea-Bissau, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 9 Jun 2026
Programs
6
Authorities
6
Restriction Types
5
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
UN Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime. Total designated: 10 (10 individuals).
EU restrictive measures against Guinea-Bissau were introduced on 3 May 2012. Travel restrictions and an asset freeze were imposed targeting those who sought to prevent or block a peaceful political process or who took action that undermined stability in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, in particular those who played a leading role in the mutiny of 1 April 2010 and the coup d’état of 12 April 2012. The measures also target those who sought to undermine the rule of law, curtailing the primacy of civilian power and furthering impunity and instability in the country. On 18 May 2012, the UN Security Council adopted a Resolution 2048 (2012), which imposed a travel ban on persons seeking to prevent the restoration of the constitutional order or taking action that undermines stability in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. This restrictive measures regime includes both Council of the EU and UN Security Council designations. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible as well as exemptions for humanitarian purposes. Adopted by: UN and EU. No persons or entities are currently designated under this regime.
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12 designated entities (12 individuals). Designation sources: UK, UN. Earliest designation: 2012-05-18. Latest update: 2021-12-18.
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons connected with Guinea-Bissau, implementing UN obligations.
Sanctions regime concerning Guinea-Bissau. 10 designations (10 individuals).
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Countries classified as having institutional and social fragility under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (2048) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (Committee 2048)" to "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (2048)"
New program: World Bank FCS — Institutional & Social Fragility
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Institutional & Social Fragility
Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions" to "Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime
Added: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, Sanctions Act 2018. Removed: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Resources added
Added: 1 guidance(s)
UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (Committee 2048) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions" to "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (Committee 2048)"
Legal basis updated for UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (Committee 2048)
Removed: Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2048) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions Committee" to "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2048)"
Resources added
Added: 1 resolution(s)
Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime" to "Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions
Added: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, Sanctions Act 2018
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
New program: Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau
New sanctions program detected: Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau
UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (2048)" to "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions"
Legal basis updated for UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions
Added: Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions" to "The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019"
UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (2048) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions" to "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (2048)"
Legal basis updated for UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions (2048)
Removed: UNSC Resolution 2048
Resources added
Added: 1 source(s)
UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions" to "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions Committee"
Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Republic of Guinea-Bissau Sanctions" to "Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime
Added: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, Sanctions Act 2018. Removed: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018
Resources added
Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: arms_embargo
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Republic of Guinea-Bissau Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime" to "Republic of Guinea-Bissau Sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Republic of Guinea-Bissau Sanctions
Added: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. Removed: Sanctions Act 2018
Resources added
Added: 1 guidance(s), 1 list(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo
New program: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
New sanctions program detected: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Legal basis updated for Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime
Removed: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Australia (UN) Guinea-Bissau Sanctions" to "UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions"
Legal basis updated for UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions
Added: UNSC Resolution 2048
Restrictions removed
Removed: transport
Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "UK Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions" to "Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018. Removed: The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2024
Resources added
Added: 1 guidance(s)
Target countries updated
Added: GW
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
New program: Australia (UN) Guinea-Bissau Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: Australia (UN) Guinea-Bissau Sanctions
New program: UK Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions
New sanctions program detected: UK Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions
New program: UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: UN Guinea-Bissau Sanctions