Regulatory and due diligence requirements for companies operating in or sourcing from regions characterized by armed conflict, fragile post-conflict conditions, or weak governance, focusing on preventing complicity in human rights abuses and international crimes through heightened human rights due diligence (HHRDD).
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US OFAC Adds Joseph Kabange Kabila to SDN List Under DRC Sanctions Order 13413
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has designated former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabange Kabila under Executive Order 13413 (as amended by Executive Order 13671), adding him to the Specially Designated Nationals list effective 30 April 2026. This significantly heightens US sanctions risk around Democratic Republic of the Congo political exposure, requiring companies with DRC-related activities or counterparties to reassess sanctions screening and broader supply chain due diligence.
United StatesEU Renews Ukraine Territorial-Integrity Sanctions and Sets Out Guidance on Payment Services
The European Union has extended the Ukraine territorial-integrity sanctions regime until September 15, 2026, while updating the list of designated persons and entities. Businesses must immediately refresh screening tools and implement enhanced due diligence to mitigate circumvention risks across supply chains and financial services.
European UnionLower Saxony Bans Livestock Transports To Middle East War Regions
Lower Saxony has indefinitely suspended livestock exports and transit to 14 Middle Eastern countries effective March 2026 due to escalating regional conflict risks. Exporters must immediately adjust logistics and supply chains as veterinary transport approvals are withdrawn to comply with mandatory animal welfare standards in high-risk zones.
GermanyUK Updates Sudan Sanctions Statutory Guidance With Regime Summary
The UK government updated its Sudan sanctions guidance in March 2026 to provide a consolidated summary of asset freezes, trade prohibitions, and military export restrictions. Businesses must verify supply chain and financial links to Sudan to avoid non-compliance with controls on dual-use goods, security equipment, and designated entities.
United KingdomUK Updates Central African Republic Sanctions Statutory Guidance With Summary of Purposes, Scope and Prohibitions
The UK government updated its Central African Republic sanctions guidance in March 2026 to provide a consolidated summary of regime purposes and prohibitions. This administrative clarification simplifies compliance monitoring for asset freezes and military export controls without introducing new legal obligations.
United KingdomUK Adds Summary of Somalia Sanctions Scope and Prohibitions to Statutory Guidance
The UK government updated its Somalia sanctions guidance in March 2026 to provide a consolidated summary of trade, financial, and maritime prohibitions. This streamlined guidance enhances compliance visibility for exporters of military and dual-use goods without introducing new legal obligations.
United KingdomEU Parliament DEVE Committee Amendments 10–45 to Critical Raw Materials Regulation (EU) 2024/1252
EU Parliament committee amendments propose stricter ESG due diligence and traceability mandates for large companies using strategic raw materials. Businesses should prepare for mandatory supply chain mapping and board-level reporting on environmental and human rights risks across the raw material lifecycle.
European UnionEU Council Drafts Implementing Regulation To Add Nine Individuals To Ukraine Sanctions List
The EU Council proposed adding nine Russian military officers to the Ukraine sanctions list in March 2026 for alleged war crimes and human rights violations. Organizations must update restricted party screening protocols to mitigate legal and reputational risks associated with evolving conflict-related sanctions.
European UnionUK Updates Central African Republic Sanctions Guidance Following 2025 Amendment Regulations
The UK has updated statutory guidance to reflect the 2025 Amendment Regulations, which refine the scope of the Central African Republic sanctions regime. Businesses must update due diligence and screening protocols to align with new definitions of armed groups and associated individuals to ensure compliance with targeted trade and service prohibitions.
United KingdomUS Senate Introduces S. 3981 (BRAVE Burma Act) To Extend Burma Sanctions and Jet Fuel Sector Oversight
The US Senate introduced the BRAVE Burma Act in March 2026 to extend sanctions authorities and mandate reviews of the Burmese jet fuel sector and state-linked financial institutions. Companies with exposure to Burmese energy supply chains or state-owned enterprises face heightened long-term compliance risks and potential new asset-blocking designations.
United StatesEU Council Adopts Implementing Regulation 2026/695 Updating Ukraine Sanctions Listings
The European Union updated its Ukraine territorial integrity sanctions list in March 2026, refining identification data for 209 entries and removing seven individuals. Organizations must immediately refresh internal screening and due diligence systems to maintain compliance with asset freezes and avoid prohibited economic resource transfers.
European UnionEU Council Decision Adds Nine Individuals To Ukraine Territorial Integrity Sanctions List
The EU Council has expanded its Ukraine-related sanctions list to include nine Russian military figures, effective upon publication in the Official Journal. Organizations must immediately update screening and due diligence protocols to mitigate legal and reputational risks associated with prohibited transactions and evolving trade restrictions.
European UnionEU Council Adds Four Media Figures To Russia ‘Destabilising Activities’ Sanctions List
The European Union expanded its Russia-related sanctions regime on 16 March 2026 by designating four media figures for asset freezes and travel bans. Businesses must immediately update screening protocols to mitigate financial and reputational risks linked to information manipulation and propaganda networks.
European UnionEU Commission Clarifies Review of EU–Rwanda Raw Materials MoU and Conflict Minerals Due Diligence
The European Commission has confirmed the EU-Rwanda Raw Materials Memorandum of Understanding is under review and currently non-binding. Importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold must maintain full compliance with existing conflict minerals regulations as political scrutiny of upstream supply chains intensifies.
European UnionUN CEDAW Committee Issues Addendum to General Recommendation No. 30 on Women in Conflict Situations
The UN CEDAW Committee has issued new guidance on protecting women's rights across conflict prevention and post-conflict recovery phases. Organizations with operations or supply chains in high-risk regions must enhance gender-responsive human rights due diligence to meet evolving international accountability standards.
GlobalUS OFAC Publishes SDN Designations Under Burma and Cyber Executive Orders
US OFAC has formally designated five individuals and three entities to the SDN List under Burma and cyber-related sanctions authorities. Businesses must immediately update screening protocols to block transactions with these parties and mitigate risks associated with conflict-affected areas and cyber-enabled financial crime.
United StatesUS OFAC Designates Rwandan Officials and Rwanda Defence Force Under DRC Sanctions Programme
The US Treasury has designated the Rwanda Defence Force and senior officials as Specially Designated Nationals under the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions program. This action requires immediate updates to sanctions screening and heightened due diligence for any operations or supply chains involving Rwandan defense-linked entities.
United StatesAfghanistan: Taliban Implements Criminal Procedure Regulation Targeting Women And Minority Groups
Afghanistan has enacted a new Criminal Procedure Regulation that formalizes severe human rights violations, including gender-based discrimination and expanded corporal punishment. This move significantly elevates ESG and supply chain risks, requiring organizations with regional exposure to urgently reassess their human rights due diligence and operational viability.
AfghanistanUK Government Launches Responsible Business Conduct Review on Forced Labour in Global Supply Chains
The UK Government has launched a comprehensive review of its Responsible Business Conduct policies to strengthen measures against forced labour and environmental risks in global supply chains. This initiative signals a strategic shift toward more rigorous due diligence and procurement standards, requiring businesses to reassess sourcing vulnerabilities and prepare for potential legislative updates.
United KingdomSlovenia Reminds Importers of Conflict Minerals of 15 March 2026 Reporting Deadline
Slovenia has confirmed a March 15, 2026, deadline for mandatory reporting on 2025 imports of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold. Companies exceeding volume thresholds must verify that supply chain due diligence and third-party audit documentation meet EU transparency and ethical sourcing requirements.
SloveniaThese are just a few of the most recent Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRA) alerts. Foresight tracks every jurisdiction, every day — and surfaces only what affects your portfolio, with full citations and evidence.
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Regulatory and due diligence requirements for companies operating in or sourcing from regions characterized by armed conflict, fragile post-conflict conditions, or weak governance, focusing on preventing complicity in human rights abuses and international crimes through heightened human rights due diligence (HHRDD).
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