Sanctions against Mali were first imposed in 2017 and target parties involved in unrest in the north of the country, which threatens the implementation of a 2015 peace agreement which ended the country’s civil war. On 30th August 2023 the UN ended its sanctions in Mali after Russia vetoed a renewal of the regime, but the EU, OFAC, OFSI, and SECO continued their restrictions on the country.
On 11th December 2023 the EU renewed its Mali sanctions regime until 14th December 2024.
Sanction Name
Restrictive Measures In View Of The Situation In Mali
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Travel Ban and Asset Freeze:
• Individuals who have threatened peace and stability in Mali and those who have obstructed or violated the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation, as well as those who finance and assist sanctions targets. Also includes those who have organised and participated in attacks on government, French and UN forces in the country. Targets those who have committed human rights abuses as well as those who have blocked humanitarian efforts. Recruiters of child soldiers are also included.
Exemptions
1. There is an exemption on frozen assets with regards to judicial, administrative or arbitral liens or judgments as well as for humanitarian purposes.
2. Exemptions on frozen assets and travel bans can be granted on a case-by-case basis to further peace and national reconciliation in Mali
Sanction Name
Regulation on measures against Mali
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Travel Ban and Asset Freeze:
• Individuals who have threatened peace and stability in Mali and those who have obstructed or violated the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation, as well as those who finance and assist sanctions targets. Also includes those who have organised and participated in attacks on government, French and UN forces in the country. Targets those who have committed human rights abuses as well as those who have blocked humanitarian efforts. Recruiters of child soldiers are also included.
Exemptions
1. Asset freeze exemptions apply to prevent cases of rigor, in respect of existing contracts, to respect credits due under existing judicial, administrative or arbitral judgments, or to promote regional peace and stability.
2. Travel ban exemptions may be granted if necessary for the purpose of judicial proceedings.
Sanction Name
Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons
Contributing to the Situation in Mali
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Travel Ban and Asset Freeze:
• Individuals who have threatened peace and stability in Mali and those who have obstructed or violated the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation, as well as those who finance and assist sanctions targets. Also includes those who have organised and participated in attacks on government, French and UN forces in the country. Targets those who have committed human rights abuses as well as those who have blocked humanitarian efforts. Recruiters of child soldiers are also included. Persons deemed to have been involved in corruption are also targeted.
Sanction Name
Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Travel Ban and Asset Freeze:
• Individuals who have threatened peace and stability in Mali and those who have obstructed or violated the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation, as well as those who finance and assist sanctions targets. Also includes those who have organised and participated in attacks on government, French and UN forces in the country. Targets those who have committed human rights abuses as well as those who have blocked humanitarian efforts. Recruiters of child soldiers are also included.
Exemptions
1. There is an exemption on frozen assets with regards to judicial, administrative or arbitral liens or judgments as well as for humanitarian purposes.
2. Exemptions on frozen assets and travel bans can be granted on a case-by-case basis to further peace and national reconciliation in Mali
