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Sanctions imposed by the Security Council

Under Article 41 of the UN Charter, the Security Council imposed sanctions in 16 cases: Afghanistan, Angola, Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Haiti, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Rhodesia, Sudan, former Yugoslavia and Somalia. In cases of Angola, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Haiti, Libya, South Africa, South Rhodesia, Sudan and former Yugoslavia the sanctions were totally suspended.

The UN currently has in place the following sanctions

Liberia — Resolution #1521 (2003)

• Ban on supply of arms, ammunition, military vehicles and equipment
• Ban on provision of military technical assistance, advice and training
• Ban on import of rough diamonds, round logs and timber products
• Travel restrictions on members of former President Charles Taylor's Government

Afghanistan (Taliban) — Resolution #1455 (2003)

• Arms embargo to these entities, and to areas of Afghanistan under Taliban control
• Freeze on financial assets of the Taliban and specified individuals, including Usama bin Laden
• Ban on provision of military technical assistance, advice and training
• Aviation restrictions to areas of Afghanistan under Taliban control
• Ban on the supply of chemical used in processing opium

Iraq — Resolution #1438 (2003)

• Arms embargo
• Freeze on financial assets of former Government of Iraq and its senior officials

Rwanda — Resolution #918 (1994)

• Arms embargo

Congo — Resolution #1493 (2003)

• Arms embargo
• Ban on provision of military technical assistance, advice and training

Sierra Leone — Resolution #1132 (1997)

• Arms embargo, except through named entry points
• Ban on import of rough diamonds
• Travel restrictions

Somalia — Resolution #751 (1992)

• Arms embargo