OFAC Ethiopia-Related Sanctions
OFAC Ethiopia-Related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Eritrea and Ethiopia. It imposes asset freeze and financial restrictions.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting certain persons with respect to the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Ethiopia, implemented under Executive Order 14046 and codified at 31 CFR Part 550.
Legal bases
- Executive Order 14046
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR Part 550 - Ethiopia Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
Executive Order 14046 - Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons with Respect to the Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia
Publication of Ethiopia Sanctions Regulations Web General License 4
Issuance of Ethiopia Sanctions Regulations
31 CFR Part 550 - Ethiopia Sanctions Regulations
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds
Archive of Revoked and Expired General Licenses