Two programmes are currently in place with regard to Lebanon. In 2005, following the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, the UN put in place measures penalising those responsible and seeking to oblige the Government of Syria to co-operate with its independent investigation. New measures were imposed in 2006 following the Israeli invasion, specifically targeting the provision of arms to paramilitary groups in the country.
Sanction Name
UN Security Council Regulations Against Lebanon
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Asset Freeze, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban:
• Individuals suspected of involvement in the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
• Requires Syrian cooperation with the investigation by the UN’s International Independent Investigation Commission into the assassination of Rafiq Hariri.
On 20th July 2023 the EU extended its Lebanon sanctions regime until 31st July 2024.
Sanction Name
Restrictive Measures In Respect Of Lebanon
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Asset Freeze, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban:
• Since the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 2006 there has also been a prohibition on the supply of arms or related services to any entity in the country without the permission of the Government of Lebanon or international peacekeeping forces.
Sanction Name
Restrictive Measures In Connection With The Assassination of Rafik Hariri
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Asset Freeze:
• Individuals suspected of involvement in the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
Exemptions
1. Asset freeze exemptions are permitted for basic expenses, the provision of legal and professional services and fees for the holding of frozen funds.
Sanction Name
Ordinance on Measures Concerning Lebanon
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Arms Embargo:
•Since the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 2006 there has also been a prohibition on the supply of arms or related services to any entity in the country without the permission of the Government of Lebanon or international peacekeeping forces.
Exemptions
1. The Lebanese Government can approve the supply, sale and transit of arms otherwise sanctioned. Arms embargo exemptions also apply to the temporary export of protective clothing for use by media, humanitarian, UN, EU or Swiss personnel.
Sanction Name
Order On Measures Against Certain Persons In Connection With The Assassination Of Rafik Hariri
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Asset Freeze and Travel Ban:
• Individuals suspected of involvement in the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
Exemptions
1. Travel ban exemptions may be granted on a case-by case basis to protect Swiss interests or to prevent cases of rigor.
Sanction Name
Lebanon Sanctions Program
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Specially Designated National:
• Entities engaged in violence to undermine Lebanese government institutions, contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law in the country, reassert Syrian influence or threaten US policy. The sanctions were introduced during the violent struggle between Lebanese security forces and militant Islamist group Fatah Al Islam in 2006.
Sanction Name
UK Sanctions Relating to Lebanon
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Asset Freeze, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban:
• Since the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 2006 there has been a prohibition on the supply of arms or related services to any entity in the country without the permission of the Government of Lebanon or international peacekeeping forces.
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Sanction Name
UK sanctions relating to Lebanon (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others)
SANCTIONS
First Imposed
Last updated
Targets
Asset Freeze:
• Individuals suspected of involvement in the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
Exemptions
1. Asset freeze exemptions are permitted for basic expenses, the provision of legal and professional services and fees for the holding of frozen funds.
