UK-HMTorganizationThe Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020Asset freeze

Is LORD'S RESISTANCE ARMY on a sanctions list?

Yes. LORD'S RESISTANCE ARMY appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 3/7/2016.

Record summary

LORD'S RESISTANCE ARMY is an entity indexed by Kleerance on the UK Sanctions List (UK-HMT), maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in UK. This record carries sanctions programs The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Asset freeze; 3 recorded aliases; 7 address records. The publishing authority's listing date on file is 3/7/2016.

Remarks

Emerged in northern Uganda in the 1980s. Has engaged in the abduction, killing and mutilation of thousands of civilians in Central Africa, including hundreds in the Central African Republic. The leader is Joseph Kony (CFi.009). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5932344

Aliases (3)
Lord's Resistance Movement (LRM)·akaLord's Resistance Movement/Army (LRM/A)·akaLRA·aka
Addresses
  • Basse-Kotto, Central African Republic
  • Bas-Uolo, Congo (Democratic Republic)
  • Haute-Kotto, Central African Republic
  • Haut-Mbomou, Central African Republic
  • Haut-Uolo, Congo (Democratic Republic)
  • Kafia Kingi
  • Vakaga, Central African Republic

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 LORD'S RESISTANCE ARMY 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 3/7/2016.
Where can I verify this record?
Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.

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