OFAC Somalia Sanctions
OFAC Somalia Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Somalia. It imposes asset freeze, trade restrictions, arms embargo and financial restrictions.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program addressing the conflict in Somalia, including blocking of property of persons contributing to the conflict, arms embargo implementation, and prohibitions on trade in charcoal and other materials. Based on Executive Orders 13536 and 13620, and implementing UN Security Council resolutions.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13620 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia (July 20, 2012)
- Executive Order 13536 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia (April 13, 2010)
- 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 551 - Somalia Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
Executive Order 13620 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia
Executive Order 13536 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Somalia
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
86 FR 22346-21 - Amended Somalia Sanctions Regulations
75 FR 24394-10 - New regulations to implement Executive Order 13536
UNSCR 1897 (30 November 2009)
UNSCR 1872 (26 May 2009)
UNSCR 1851 (16 December 2008)
UNSCR 1846 (2 December 2008)
UNSCR 1844 (20 November 2008)
UNSCR 1816 (2 June 2008)
UNSCR 1772 (20 August 2007)
UNSCR 1744 (20 February 2007)
UNSCR 1725 (6 December 2006)
UNSCR 1356 (19 June 2001)
UNSCR 733 (23 January 1992)
Overview of Somalia Sanctions
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Somalia
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws