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, transport, other and trade restrictions. This page lists every program targeting Libya, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Programs
12
Authorities
10
Restriction Types
7
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
Australia's autonomous sanctions on Libya. Total designated: 16 (13 individuals, 3 entities).
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UN Libya sanctions regime. 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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Sanctions targeting persons contributing to the situation in Libya, including blocking property of the Government of Libya and designated persons, prohibiting certain transactions related to Libya, and suspending entry into the United States. The program implements executive orders and regulations administered by OFAC under IEEPA and NEA authorities.
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67 designated entities (44 individuals, 23 entities). Designation sources: UK, 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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Targeted financial sanctions against designated individuals and entities related to Libya.
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons, military goods, and financial flows connected with Libya, implementing UN obligations.
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Sanctions regime concerning Libya. 30 designations (28 individuals, 2 entities).
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Countries classified as having institutional and social fragility under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Resources added
Added: 2 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 2 Guidance(s), 2 Licensing Policy(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s)
Restrictions added
Added: travel_ban
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Added: 2 executive_order(s), 2 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 5 federal_register_notice(s), 4 guidance(s), 1 faqs(s)
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
UN Libya Sanctions (1970) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Libya Sanctions (Committee 1970)" to "UN Libya Sanctions (1970)"
Resources added
Added: 2 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 4 Guidance(s)
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"
Legal basis updated for Libya sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Libya Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13726, Executive Order 13566. Removed: Executive Order 13726 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry into the United States of Persons Contributing to the Situation in Libya (April 19, 2016), Executive Order 13566 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Libya (February 25, 2011)
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Added: 2 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 Statement of Licensing Policy(s), 1 FAQ(s)
Libya renamed
Program renamed from "Libya Sanctions" to "Libya"
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Added: 1 un_list(s), 2 legislation(s)
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)"
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Added: 2 resolution(s)
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Added: 2 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 4 Guidance(s), 1 Regulation(s)
Libya sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Libya sanctions regime" to "Libya sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Libya sanctions
Removed: Sanctions Act 2018
Resources added
Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s), 1 designations_list(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Libya Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13726 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry into the United States of Persons Contributing to the Situation in Libya (April 19, 2016), Executive Order 13566 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Libya (February 25, 2011). Removed: Executive Order 13726, Executive Order 13566
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Added: 2 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 5 federal_register_notice(s), 4 guidance(s), 1 faq(s)
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"
Legal basis updated for Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya
Added: Resolution 2174 (2014), Resolution 1970 (2011), Resolution 2009 (2011), Resolution 2095 (2013), Resolution 2146 (2014), Resolution 2362 (2017), Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Regulation (EU) No 204/2011, Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya, and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP, Resolution 2441 (2018), Resolution 2509 (2020), Resolution 2571 (2021), Resolution 1973 (2011), Resolution 2016 (2011), Resolution 2780 (2025)
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Added: 14 statute(s), 3 advisory(s)
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
Resources added
Added: 2 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 4 Guidance(s)
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"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 2 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 4 Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s)
Restrictions added
Added: sectoral
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Added: 2 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 Licensing Policy(s)
Target countries updated
Added: RU, CN, KP, LY, SS, AF, MM, CF, IL, US, SY, IR, TR, UA
Resources added
Added: 2 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 5 federal_register_notice(s), 4 guidance(s), 1 faq(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Libya sanctions" to "The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020"
Resources added
Added: 2 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 4 Guidance(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s)
Restrictions added
Added: sectoral
Resources added
Added: 2 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 4 Guidance(s)