Somalia sanctions

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Somalia sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK) targeting Somalia. It imposes trade restrictions, asset freeze, arms embargo and travel ban.

Last updated 3 Aug 2026

Overview

Sanctions regime targeting Somalia including designated persons, arms embargo, IED components restrictions, and charcoal import ban, implementing UN obligations.

Targeted country

Somalia

Legal bases

The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018

Official resources

Somalia sanctions: statutory guidance

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