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Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions

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Sanctions Brochures are an overview of OFAC's regulations with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions. They are useful quick reference tools.

OFAC has compiled hundreds of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about its sanctions programs and related policies. The link below sends the user to the entire list of OFAC's FAQs.

OFAC issues interpretive guidance on specific issues related to the sanctions programs it administers. These interpretations of OFAC policy are sometimes published in response to a public request for guidance or may be released proactively by OFAC in order to address a complex topic.

It may be in your and the U.S. government's interest to authorize particular economic activity related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions. Certain activities related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions may be allowed if they are licensed by OFAC. Visit the link below to apply for an OFAC license.

Certain activities related to Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions may be allowed if they are licensed by OFAC. Below OFAC has issued guidance and statements on specific licensing policies as they relate to the Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions.

  • Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings
  • Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked

The Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions program represents the implementation of multiple legal authorities. Some of these authorities are in the form of an executive order issued by the President. Other authorities are public laws (statutes) passed by The Congress. These authorities are further codified by OFAC in its regulations which are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Modifications to these regulations are posted in the Federal Register. OFAC may also implement United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • 13671 - ​Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (July 08, 2014)
  • 13413 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Effective Date - October 30, 2006)

  • 87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
  • 87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
  • 83 FR 57308-18 - Amendment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations
  • 74 FR 25439-09 - New regulations to implement Executive Order 13413

  • 1698 - Condemning the continuing illicit flow of weapons within and into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (July 31, 2006)
  • 1649 - Reiterating its serious concern regarding the continuation of hostilities by militias and foreign armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (December 21, 2005)
  • 1596 - Reiterating its serious concern regarding the presence of armed groups and militias in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the provinces of North and South Kivu and in the Ituri district, which perpetuate a climate of insecurity in the whole region (April 18, 2005)