OFAC Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions
OFAC Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Congo (DRC). It imposes asset freeze, trade restrictions, arms embargo and financial restrictions.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting persons contributing to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, implementing multiple executive orders, statutes, and UN Security Council resolutions. The program blocks property of designated persons and restricts arms and related materiel.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13671 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (July 08, 2014)
- Executive Order 13413 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (October 30, 2006)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- Section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (UNPA), 22 U.S.C. § 287c
- 31 CFR Part 547 - Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations
- UNSCR 1698 (July 31, 2006)
- UNSCR 1649 (December 21, 2005)
- UNSCR 1596 (April 18, 2005)
Official resources
Executive Order 13671 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Executive Order 13413 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
31 CFR Part 547 - Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations
91 FR 24714-26 - Publication of a Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations Web General License
87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
83 FR 57308-18 - Amendment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations
74 FR 25439-09 - New regulations to implement Executive Order 13413
UNSCR 1698 - Condemning the continuing illicit flow of weapons within and into the Democratic Republic of the Congo
UNSCR 1649 - Reiterating its serious concern regarding the continuation of hostilities by militias and foreign armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
UNSCR 1596 - Reiterating its serious concern regarding the presence of armed groups and militias in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked