Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRA)

EU Renews Ukraine Territorial-Integrity Sanctions and Sets Out Guidance on Payment Services

The EU has extended the Ukraine territorial-integrity sanctions regime until 15 September 2026, updating the list of designated individuals and entities. Businesses must immediately refresh screening tools and apply enhanced due diligence to mitigate circumvention risks, particularly within financial and payment services.

5 Apr 2026, 05:29eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Lower Saxony Bans Livestock Transports To Middle East War Regions

Lower Saxony has indefinitely banned livestock exports and transit to 14 Middle Eastern countries effective March 2026 due to regional conflict risks. Agricultural exporters must immediately reroute supply chains or halt shipments to the region as veterinary approvals for these routes are suspended under animal welfare mandates.

27 Mar 2026, 08:25ml.niedersachsen.deGermany

UK Updates Sudan Sanctions Statutory Guidance With Regime Summary

The UK government updated its Sudan sanctions guidance in March 2026, providing a consolidated summary of asset freezes, trade prohibitions, and director disqualifications. Companies with financial or trade links to Sudan should review their due diligence processes to ensure compliance with restrictions on military goods and designated entities.

27 Mar 2026, 08:12gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK 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 clearer summary of regime purposes, scope, and prohibitions. Businesses should review this consolidated overview to ensure robust compliance with existing asset freezes and military export restrictions.

27 Mar 2026, 08:11gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK 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. While no new obligations are created, the streamlined guidance enhances compliance visibility for exporters of military and dual-use goods to conflict-affected regions.

27 Mar 2026, 08:10gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU Parliament DEVE Committee Amendments 10–45 to Critical Raw Materials Regulation (EU) 2024/1252

The EU Parliament DEVE Committee has proposed amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Regulation, seeking to strengthen supply chain traceability and ESG risk assessment mandates for large downstream users. Companies should anticipate more rigorous mapping of raw material origins and mandatory board-level reporting on human rights and environmental impacts.

27 Mar 2026, 07:01europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Drafts Implementing Regulation To Add Nine Individuals To Ukraine Sanctions List

The EU Council has proposed adding nine Russian military officers to the Ukraine sanctions list (Regulation (EU) No 269/2014) for alleged war crimes. Businesses must immediately update screening protocols to mitigate legal and reputational risks and ensure compliance with evolving human rights due diligence requirements.

26 Mar 2026, 12:14data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

UK 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 counterparty screening to align with new definitions of armed groups and associated individuals to ensure compliance with targeted trade and service prohibitions.

26 Mar 2026, 12:12gov.ukUnited Kingdom

US 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. Businesses with exposure to Burmese energy supply chains or state-linked financial institutions face heightened long-term compliance risks and potential new asset-blocking designations.

21 Mar 2026, 18:44govinfo.govUnited States

EU Council Adopts Implementing Regulation 2026/695 Updating Ukraine Sanctions Listings

The EU updated its Ukraine territorial integrity sanctions list on March 14, 2026, revising identification data for 209 entries and removing seven individuals. Businesses must refresh internal screening and due diligence systems to maintain compliance with asset freezes and prevent prohibited economic resource transfers.

19 Mar 2026, 19:30eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Decision Adds Nine Individuals To Ukraine Territorial Integrity Sanctions List

The EU Council has expanded its Ukraine-related sanctions list, designating nine Russian military figures for restrictive measures effective March 2026. Businesses must immediately update screening protocols to ensure compliance with trade restrictions and mitigate legal risks associated with prohibited transactions.

19 Mar 2026, 19:30data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Adds Four Media Figures To Russia ‘Destabilising Activities’ Sanctions List

The EU expanded its Russia-related sanctions regime on 16 March 2026, adding four media figures to the list of designated persons subject to asset freezes and travel bans. Compliance teams must immediately update screening protocols to ensure alignment with the "destabilising activities" framework and mitigate risks associated with information manipulation and propaganda networks.

19 Mar 2026, 19:30eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Clarifies Review of EU–Rwanda Raw Materials MoU and Conflict Minerals Due Diligence

The EU Commission has confirmed the EU-Rwanda Raw Materials MoU is under review and currently non-binding, with no immediate implementation roadmap. Importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold must maintain full compliance with existing EU Conflict Minerals Regulation as political scrutiny of upstream supply chains intensifies.

14 Mar 2026, 13:47europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

UN CEDAW Committee Issues Addendum to General Recommendation No. 30 on Women in Conflict Situations

The UN CEDAW Committee has released updated guidance on protecting women's rights within conflict prevention and post-conflict recovery frameworks. Businesses operating in or sourcing from high-risk areas should anticipate heightened expectations for gender-responsive human rights due diligence and conflict-sensitive reporting.

14 Mar 2026, 08:31ohchr.orgGlobal

US OFAC Publishes SDN Designations Under Burma and Cyber Executive Orders

US OFAC has formally published the addition of five individuals and three entities to the SDN List under Burma and cyber-related sanctions authorities. Businesses must immediately update sanctions screening and due diligence protocols to block transactions with these parties, mitigating risks related to conflict-affected areas and cyber-enabled financial crime.

12 Mar 2026, 12:41federalregister.govUnited States

US OFAC Designates Rwandan Officials and Rwanda Defence Force Under DRC Sanctions Programme

The US Treasury’s OFAC has designated the Rwanda Defence Force and four senior officials as Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) under the DRC sanctions program. This action necessitates immediate updates to sanctions screening and supply chain due diligence to prevent prohibited transactions and manage exposure to Rwandan defense-linked entities.

11 Mar 2026, 16:34federalregister.govUnited States

Afghanistan: Taliban Implements Criminal Procedure Regulation Targeting Women And Minority Groups

The Taliban has implemented a new Criminal Procedure Regulation (January 2026) that institutionalizes severe human rights violations, including gender-based discrimination and corporal punishment. This development significantly escalates ESG and supply chain risks for organizations with links to Afghanistan, requiring immediate reassessment of human rights due diligence and operational exposure.

10 Mar 2026, 17:44amnesty.orgAfghanistan

UK Government Launches Responsible Business Conduct Review on Forced Labour in Global Supply Chains

The UK Government has launched a Responsible Business Conduct review to evaluate the effectiveness of current measures against forced labour and environmental risks in global supply chains. This signals a likely shift toward more stringent UK supply chain due diligence and procurement requirements, necessitating a review of sourcing risks and compliance frameworks.

5 Mar 2026, 16:43qna.files.parliament.ukUnited Kingdom

Slovenia Reminds Importers of Conflict Minerals of 15 March 2026 Reporting Deadline

Slovenia has issued a formal reminder for importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold to submit their 2025 mandatory supply chain due diligence reports by March 15, 2026. Companies exceeding volume thresholds must ensure their management systems, risk assessments, and third-party audit results are fully documented to meet EU-wide transparency and ethical sourcing requirements.

1 Mar 2026, 15:30gov.siSlovenia

European Commission Communication Sets Priorities and EastInvest Facility for EU Eastern Border Regions

The European Commission launched a strategic framework and the "EastInvest" financing facility in February 2026 to bolster security and economic resilience in EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. This shift signals prioritized public investment in dual-use infrastructure and the bioeconomy, requiring firms in these regions to align with heightened security and regional development objectives.

22 Feb 2026, 14:30ec.europa.euEuropean Union