Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic is a sanctions program maintained by European Union Council (EU) targeting Central African Republic. It imposes asset freeze, arms embargo and travel ban.
Last updated 2 Jun 2026
Overview
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.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- 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)