Travel Ban
I. Relevant Security Council resolutions and Guidelines of the Committee
The exemptions to the travel ban are provided for by the following:
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Arms Embargo
I. Relevant Security Council resolutions
Since the adoption of resolution 1807 (2008), the arms embargo applies only to all non-governmental entities (i.e., armed groups) and individuals operating in the territory of the DRC. Additionally, since the adoption of resolution 2667 (2022), Member States are no longer required to notify the Committee of any shipment of arms and related materiel for the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or any provision of assistance, advice or training related to military activities in the country.
Current exemptions from the arms embargo are guided by paragraph 3 of resolution 2293 (2016).
II. What type of arms embargo exemptions are currently in force?
As of today, the following is exempted from the arms embargo, in accordance with paragraph 3 of resolution 2293 (2016):
- Supplies of arms and related materiel, as well as assistance, advice or training, intended solely for the support of or use by MONUSCO .
- Supplies of protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to the DRC by United Nations personnel, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel, for their personal use only.
- Other supplies of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, and related technical assistance or training.
None of the above-mentioned supplies require a notification to the 1533 Committee.
In addition, the following are subject to possible exemption, in accordance with paragraph 3 of resolution 2293 (2016):
- Other sales and or supply of arms and related materiel, or provision of assistance or personnel to non-governmental entities or individuals operating in the territory of the DRC, as approved in advance by the Committee.
III. How to make the request for exemptions from the arms embargo?
Please address the request for exemptions from the arms embargo to:
The Chair of the Committee, His Excellency Mr. Michael Imran Kanu (Sierra Leone) through the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United Nations
With copy to:
The Senior Committee Secretary of the Committee, Ms. Natalia Contreras Jeria (sc-1533-committee@un.org)
IV. Decision-making of the Committee
The Chair of the Committee will inform in writing of the decision of the Committee regarding its consideration of exemption requests.
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Assets Freeze
I. Relevant Security Council resolutions and Committee Guidelines
The exemptions from the assets freeze are provided for by the following:
- Security Council Resolution 1596 (2005): paragraph 16
- Committee Guidelines: Paragraph 10
II. Who is entitled to submit the request for exemptions to the assets freeze?
Member States who intend to authorize, where appropriate, access to frozen funds or other financial assets or economic resources.
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Reports
| S/2024/969 | 27 December 2024 | Midterm report of the Group of Experts submitted in accordance with paragraph 6 of resolution 2738 (2024) |
| S/2024/432 | 4 June 2024 | Final report of the Group of Experts submitted in accordance wit |
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Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Sanctions measures
- Work and mandate of the Committee
- Further information on measures
- Summary of listing criteria
The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) 
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S/RES/2198 (2015)
Renews the measures on arms, transport, finance and travel imposed by resolution 1807 (2008) until 1 July 2016, and extends the mandate of the Group of Experts until 1 August 2016. Calls on the Government of the DRC to enhance stockpile security, accountability and management of arms and ammunition, with the assistance of international partners, to address urgently reports of diversion to armed groups.
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S/RES/2136 (2014)
Renews the measures on arms, transport, finance and travel imposed by resolution 1807 (2008), and extends the mandate of the Group of Experts until 1 February 2015. Reaffirms the provisions referred to in paragraph 4 of resolution 1857, and renews the exemptions set out in paragraph 10 of resolution 2078 (2012). Calls upon all states to ensure that there is no support in and from their territories for the armed groups operating in eastern DRC; and to take steps against leaders of armed groups residing in their countries.
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S/RES/2021 (2011)
Renews until 30 November 2012 the measures on arms and transport, as well as the financial and travel measures imposed by resolution 1807 (2008), and reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 10 and 12 of that resolution regarding the individuals and entities referred to in paragraph 4 of resolution 1857 (2008). Extends the mandate of the Group of Experts until 30 November 2012 and reaffirms paragraphs 6 to 13 of resolution 1952 (2010) regarding the United Nations Group of Experts due diligence guidelines for importers, processing industries and consumers of Congolese minerals.
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