Libya Sanctions
LYLibya is currently subject to 12 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, trade restrictions, transport and other. This page lists every program targeting Libya, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Programs
12
Authorities
10
Restriction Types
8
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
DFATDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade — 2 programs
EUEuropean Union Council — 2 programs
JAPANMinistry of Finance Japan — 1 program
OFACOffice of Foreign Assets Control — 1 program
OFSIOffice of Financial Sanctions Implementation — 1 program
SECOState Secretariat for Economic Affairs — 1 program
SINGAPOREMonetary Authority of Singapore — 1 programUKForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office — 1 program
UNUnited Nations Security Council — 1 program
WORLDBANK-FCSWorld Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations — 1 programSanctions Programs
Australia's autonomous sanctions targeting Libya. Total designated: 16 (13 individuals, 3 entities).
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UN sanctions regime targeting Libya. Total designated: 30 (28 individuals, 2 entities).
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In view of the seriousness of the situation in Libya, on 26 February 2011 the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1970 (2011), introducing restrictive measures in relation to persons and entities involved in serious human rights abuses against persons in Libya. The Security Council has since adopted a number of other resolutions on Libya that have extended or amended the measures. On 28 February 2011, the Council of the EU implemented the first UN Resolution and imposed additional restrictive measures in view of the seriousness of the situation in Libya. In its 17 July 2017 conclusions on Libya, the Council expressed its readiness to repeal the restrictive measures if the conditions for their application are no longer met, as well as introduce new measures against individuals who threaten the peace, security or stability of the country, impede the completion of Libya's political transition and are responsible for serious human rights abuses. Following the adoption of UN Resolution 2441 (2018) of 5 November 2018, restrictive measures explicitly apply to persons planning, directing or committing acts involving sexual and gender-based violence. EU autonomous measures are reviewed at regular intervals. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible, including the delivery of humanitarian aid. Adopted by: UN and EU.
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On 31 March 1992, the UN Security Council decided on a selective embargo on trade with Libya. On 14 April 1992, the Council introduced legislation for the prevention of the supply of certain goods and services to Libya. As a consequence of the embargo against Libya, the Council of the EU saw the risk of the economic operators in the Union to be exposed to the risk of claims by Libya. On 29 November 1993, the Council of the EU introduced legislation in view of the need to protect operators permanently against such claims and to prevent Libya from obtaining compensation for the negative effects of the embargo. Adopted by: EU. No persons or entities are currently designated under this regime.
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Sanctions targeting Libya. Total designated: 29 individuals.
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The Libya Sanctions program implements multiple legal authorities targeting persons contributing to the situation in Libya. It includes blocking of property and suspending entry into the United States of designated persons, as well as prohibitions on certain transactions related to Libya, including trade in hydrocarbon fuel.
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Sanctions regime targeting Libya. 66 designated entities (44 individuals, 21 entities, 1 ship). Designations sourced from UK and UN. Earliest designation: 2021-05-07, latest update: 2023-11-30.
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Swiss sanctions targeting Libya. Total designated: 135 (110 individuals, 25 entities).
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Singapore's targeted financial sanctions regime involving the freezing of assets of designated persons associated with Libya.
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Sanctions regime targeting Libya including designated persons, asset freeze on named entities (LIA and LAIP), arms embargo, and transport sanctions, implementing UN obligations.
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Sanctions regime targeting Libya. Designated: 31 (28 individuals, 3 entities).
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Countries classified as having institutional and social fragility under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
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Added: 2 executive_order(s), 2 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 5 federal_register_notice(s), 1 guidance(s)
Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — Libya renamed
Program renamed from "Libya" to "Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — Libya"
Legal basis updated for Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — Libya
Added: Financial Services and Markets Act 2022, Variable Capital Companies Act 2018, United Nations Act 2001, UN Security Council Resolution 1970
UN Libya Sanctions (Committee 1970) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Libya Sanctions (1970)" to "UN Libya Sanctions (Committee 1970)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
Libya sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Libya sanctions regime" to "Libya sanctions"
UN Libya Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1970) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Libya Sanctions Committee" to "UN Libya Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1970)"
Resources added
Added: 1 legal_instrument(s)
Restrictions added
Added: sectoral
Libya sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Libya sanctions" to "Libya sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Libya sanctions regime
Added: The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 1 pdf(s)
UN Libya Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN Libya Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1970)" to "UN Libya Sanctions Committee"
Resources added
Added: 2 executive_order(s), 1 guidance(s), 1 licensing_policy(s)
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
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Added: 1 regulation(s)
Resources added
Added: 2 executive_order(s), 2 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 5 federal_register_notice(s), 2 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for Libya sanctions
Added: Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
Resources added
Added: 2 executive_order(s), 2 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 1 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for Libya sanctions
Added: The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions, sectoral
Resources added
Added: 2 executive_order(s), 2 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 5 federal_register_notice(s), 1 licensing_policy(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
Restrictions added
Added: sectoral
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Libya sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Libya sanctions regime" to "Libya sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Restrictions added
Added: travel_ban
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
UN Libya Sanctions (1970) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Libya Sanctions (Committee 1970)" to "UN Libya Sanctions (1970)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: travel_ban
New program: World Bank FCS — Institutional & Social Fragility
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Institutional & Social Fragility
Libya sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Libya sanctions" to "Libya sanctions regime"
Libya renamed
Program renamed from "Libya Sanctions" to "Libya"
Autonomous Libya Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Autonomous Libya Sanctions (Autonomous)" to "Autonomous Libya Sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Libya Sanctions (Committee 1970) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Libya Sanctions" to "UN Libya Sanctions (Committee 1970)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Libya Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1970) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Libya Sanctions Committee" to "UN Libya Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1970)"
Libya sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Libya sanctions regime" to "Libya sanctions"
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in Libya" to "Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya"
Restrictions added
Added: transport, other
New program: Prohibiting the satisfying of certain claims in relation to transactions that have been prohibited by the UN Security Council Resolution 883 (1993) and related resolutions
New sanctions program detected: Prohibiting the satisfying of certain claims in relation to transactions that have been prohibited by the UN Security Council Resolution 883 (1993) and related resolutions
New program: Libya Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: Libya Sanctions
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
Autonomous Libya Sanctions (Autonomous) renamed
Program renamed from "Autonomous Libya Sanctions" to "Autonomous Libya Sanctions (Autonomous)"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
UN Libya Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN Libya Sanctions (1970)" to "UN Libya Sanctions"