Is Willy Ngoma on a sanctions list?

Listed pursuant to paragraph 7 (c), 7 (e), and 7 (h) of resolution 2293 (2016), as reaffirmed by paragraph 2 of resolution 2688 (2023): Willy NGOMA has and continues to engage in acts that undermine the peace and security of the DRC. He is a senior leader and military spokesperson of M23, a UN sanctioned Congolese militia which received support from outside the DRC and which impedes the disarmament and reintegration process. WILLY NGOMA has a major role in a designated entity. As the M23 military spokesperson, he shares responsibility for crimes committed by M23 (killings, abduction, lootings, recruitment of child soldiers, sexual abuse, illegal trade mining, taxation, and arms proliferation) and is directly responsible for having justified and communicated on the repeated M23 attacks in the East of DRC.

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 Willy Ngoma 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 2/21/2024.

Where can I verify this record?

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