Financial sanctions, Democratic Republic of the Congo
financial sanctions: list of asset-freeze targets
Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.
Documents
Details
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure that sanctions measures relating to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (‘the DRC’) are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
Context
This sanctions regime gives effect to the UK’s obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1807 (2008) and aims to promote:
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the resolution of the armed conflict in the DRC
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respect for human rights
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compliance with international humanitarian law
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respect for democracy, the rule of law and good governance in the DRC
UK regulations
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
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The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2020
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The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.3) Regulations 2020
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5.07.2012 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/1511) (applicable prior to 31.12.2020)
EU regulations (applicable prior to 31.12.2020)
Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 implemented the financial restrictions in UNSCR 1596 (2005).
Find out more about UK sanctions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Details
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure that sanctions measures relating to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (‘the DRC’) are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
Context
This sanctions regime gives effect to the UK’s obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1807 (2008) and aims to promote:
-
the resolution of the armed conflict in the DRC
-
respect for human rights
-
compliance with international humanitarian law
-
respect for democracy, the rule of law and good governance in the DRC
UK regulations
-
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
-
The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2020
-
The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.3) Regulations 2020
-
5.07.2012 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/1511) (applicable prior to 31.12.2020)
EU regulations (applicable prior to 31.12.2020)
Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 implemented the financial restrictions in UNSCR 1596 (2005).
Find out more about UK sanctions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Updates to this page
Update history
2025-08-15 13:06
HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 15/08/2025 added.
2024-12-09 12:32
HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 9/12/2024 added.
2024-05-17 11:05
HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 17/05/2024 added.
2024-02-23 14:02
HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 23/02/2024 added.
2024-02-21 15:45
HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 21/02/2024 added.
2023-10-26 12:18
HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 26/10/2023 added.
2023-06-19 10:34
HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19/06/2023 added
2023-03-07 15:17
HM Treasury Notice, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 07/03/2023 added
2022-03-03 15:03
Updated with ‘Latest HM Treasury Notice, 03/03/2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo’.
2022-02-16 16:23
Updated with ‘Latest HM Treasury Notice, 16/02/2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo’.
2022-02-10 15:33
Updated with ‘Latest HM Treasury Notice, 10/02/2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo’.
2021-02-18 15:15
Updated with 'Latest HM Treasury Notice, 18/02/2021, Democratic Republic of the Congo'