Is John Imani Nzenze on a sanctions list?

Listed pursuant to paragraphs 7 (c), 7 (e) and 7(h) of resolution 2293 (2016), as reaffirmed by paragraph 2 of resolution 2688 (2023) and paragraph 3 of resolution 2738 (2024) and resolution 2783 (2025): JOHN IMANI NZENZE has and continues to engage in acts that undermine the peace, stability and security of the DRC. He is a military leader of the M23, a Congolese militia which received support from outside the DRC and which impedes the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes. As a leader of the M23, JOHN IMANI NZENZE acts on behalf of a designated entity and shares responsibility for crimes committed by M23 in the DRC (including killings, recruitment of child soldiers, and sexual abuse), which constitute human rights abuses against civilians.

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is John Imani Nzenze on a sanctions list?

Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.

How current is this record?

Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 7/17/2026.

Where can I verify this record?

Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.