Is LORD’S RESISTANCE ARMY on a sanctions list?
Yes. LORD’S RESISTANCE ARMY appears on the UN Security Council Consolidated List maintained by United Nations Security Council (INT). Listed on 3/7/2016.
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/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities
- Vakaga, Central African Republic
- Haute-Kotto, Central African Republic
- Basse-Kotto, Central African Republic
- Haut-Mbomou, Central African Republic
- Mbomou, Central African Republic
- Haut-Uolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Bas-Uolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Reported address: Kafia Kingi (a territory on the border of Sudan and South Sudan whose final status has yet to be determined).
What does inclusion on UN-CONS mean?
Inclusion on the UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions List obligates UN member states to apply the sanctions measures (typically asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo) set out in the relevant Security Council resolutions.
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 UN Security Council Consolidated List published by United Nations Security Council. 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://scsanctions.un.org/resources/xml/en/consolidated.xml.