UK sanctions: Libya sanctions
66 designations under The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020: 44 people, 21 companies and groups and 1 ships, as listed on the UK Sanctions List dated 03-Nov-2026. The newest designation is dated 22 July 2026.
Names, positions, sanctions and reasons are quoted from the list. Dates of birth, passport numbers and addresses are left out. Being on the list is a government designation, not a criminal conviction.
| Name and position | Type | Designated | Sanctions | UK statement of reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMO 9058713 ('AVAX') | Ship | 22 July 2026 | Shipping sanctions: (see 'Other information') | AVAX (IMO 9058713) was listed on 22 July 2026, pursuant to paragraphs 10(a), 10(b), 10(c) and 10(d) of resolution 2146 (2014), as amended by paragraph 2 of resolutions 2441 (2018) and 2509 (2020) and extended in resolution 2819 (2026), as attempting to illicitly export petroleum.Shipping sanctions: a specified ship is prohibited from being provided with access to or having its master or pilot caus |
| Andrey Averyanov 2 other names on the list | Individual | 7 November 2024 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Andrey Averyanov ('AVERYANOV') is and has been an involved person on the basis that as commander of the formerly named Wagner Group, now re-named as the 'Africa Corps' or 'Expeditionary Corps', AVERYANOV has and continues to threaten the peace, stability and security of Libya. |
| Africa Corps 3 other names on the list | Entity | 7 November 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Africa Corps is and has been an involved person on the basis that the 'Africa Corps' ('Africa Corps') or 'Expeditionary Corps' and formerly known as the 'Wagner Group' or 'PMC Wagner' has and continues to threaten the peace, stability and security of Libya. |
| Quren Salih Quren al Qadhafi Libyan Ambassador to Chad 4 other names on the list | Individual | 12 January 2022 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Quren Salih Quren Al Qadhafi was the former Libyan ambassador to Chad under the regime of Muammar Qadhafi and there are reasonable grounds to suspect that he has been involved in activities carried out on behalf of the former regime of Muammar Qadhafi implementing or connected to the repressive policies of that regime through his involvement in the procurement and coordination of foreign armed mer |
| Osama Al Kuni Ibrahim Manager of Al Nasr Detention Centre in Zawiyah 4 other names on the list | Individual | 25 October 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | As de factor manager of the Al Nasr detention centre the person concerned has directly, and/or through subordinates engaged in or provided support to acts that violate applicable international human rights law, or acts that consistute human rights abuses in Libya. The person concerned has acted for or on behalf of or at the direction of two listed individuals intrinsically linked to the human traf |
| al-Kaniyat 8 other names on the list | Entity | 7 May 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The al-Kaniyat milita is designated on the basis that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the militia has committed serious human rights abuses and committed violations of international humanitarian law. There are reasonable grounds to suspect that the al-Kaniyat militia was responsible for enforced disappearances, torture and killings which resulted in eight mass graves being uncovered i |
| Abdurahem al Kani 8 other names on the list | Individual | 7 May 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Abdurahem al-Kani is designated on the basis that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that he was one of the leaders of the Al-Kaniyat militia and involved in the activities of the militia in Tarhuna, including in the commission of serious human rights abuses, or violations of international humanitarian law. There are reasonable grounds to suspect that, under the leadership of Abdurahem al-Kan |
| Mohamed al Kani 1 other name on the list | Individual | 7 May 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Mohamed al-Kani is designated on the basis that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that he was head of the Al-Kaniyat militia and involved in the activities of the militia in Tarhuna, including in serious human rights abuses, and violations of international humanitarian law. Under the leadership of Mohamed al-Kani, there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the al-Kaniyat militia was respon |
| Yevgeniy Viktorovich Prigozhin Responsible for and support to the Wagner Group; funder and former director of Internet Research Agency 2 other names on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Yevgeniy Viktorovich Prigozhin is or has been involved in activities which threaten the peace, stability and security of Libya or undermine its transition to a democratic, peaceful and independent country, through his responsibility and provision of support for the activities in Libya of the organisation known as the Wagner Group. The Wagner Group is a Russia-based private military company but its |
| Med Wave Shipping | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | There are reasonable grounds to suspect that Med Waves Shipping, a maritime company, has owned and operated a vessel transporting military equipment to Libya in violation of the UN arms embargo established in UNSCR 1970 (2011). By assisting the contravention or circumvention UNSCR 1970 (2011), Med Wave Shipping was involved in an activity which threatens the peace, stability and security of Libya, |
| Avrasya Shipping | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | There are reasonable grounds to suspect that Avrasya Shipping is a maritime company that has operated a vessel transporting military equipment to Libya in violation of the UN arms embargo established in UNSCR 1970 (2011). By assisting the contravention or circumvention UNSCR 1970 (2011), Avrasya Shipping was involved in an activity which threatens the peace, stability and security of Libya, and un |
| Sigma Airlines 2 other names on the list | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | There are reasonable grounds to suspect that Sigma Airlines is a Kazakhstan based air company that operates cargo aircraft transporting military equipment to Libya in violation of the UN arms embargo established in UNSCR 1970 (2011). By assisting the contravention or circumvention UNSCR 1970 (2011), Sigma Airlines was involved in an activity which threatens the peace, stability and security of Lib |
| Moussa Diab 1 other name on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | There are reasonable grounds to suspect that Moussa Diab is responsible for a smuggler network involved in the trafficking of persons, inhumane and degrading treatment, torture, rape, and murder. These constitute both a violation of the right to life, and the breach of international humanitarian law in Libya. |
| Mahmoud Mustafa Busayf Al-Werfalli 1 other name on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | There are reasonable grounds to believe that in his capacity as commander of the al-Saiqa Brigade, al-Werfalli is responsible for executions in and around Benghazi since 2016. These executions are a violation of the right to life and constitute serious human rights violations. |
| Khaled Tohami Former Director of Internal Security Office | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | As the former Director of Internal Security Office, General Khaled carried out activities on behalf of the former Qadhafi regime and is associated with and implemented the repressive policies of that regime. |
| Khalifa Ghwell 6 other names on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | In his capacity as the so-called 'Prime Minister and Defence Minister' off the internationally unrecognised General National Congress ('GNC')(also known as the 'National Salvation Government'), and therefore responsible for their activities. Ghwell has engaged in activity threatening the peace, security and stability of Libya and undermining its political transition. |
| Sayyid Mohammed Qadhafi Al-Dam 2 other names on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Involved in activities carried out on behalf of the former regime of Muammar Qadhafi implementing or connected to the repressive policies of that regime, including in the 1980s, Sayyid was involved in the dissident assassination campaign and allegedly responsible for several deaths in Europe. He is also thought to have been involved in arms procurement. |
| Amid Hussain Al Kuni Former Ambassador to Niger 2 other names on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | As a former Governor of Ghat (South Libya) and Ambassador to Niger, Al Kuni was associated with the Qadhafi regime. Al Kuni was also involved in activities which threaten the peace, security, stability of Libya or undermines its transition to a democratic, peaceful and independent country, mercenaries to fight for the Qadhafi regime in order to implement the repressive policies of that regime. |
| Abdulqader Yusef Dibri Head of Muammar Qadhafi's personal security | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Involved in activities carried out on behalf of the former regime of Muammar Qadhafi, implementing or connected to the repressive policies of that regime, including directing violence against dissidents. |
| Abdallah Mansour Former close collaborator of Colonel Qadhafi’s, senior role in security services and former director of radio and television | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Former senior role in security services and director of radio and television. Involved in activities carried out on behalf of the former regime of Muammar Qadhafi implementing or connected to the repressive policies of that regime. |
| Abdelbakir Mohamad Fakhiri Minister for Education, Higher Education and Research in Colonel Qadhafi’s Government 1 other name on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | As a Minister for Education, and Higher Education and Research in Colonel Qadhafi's Government. Associated with Muammar Qadhafi and other involved persons. |
| Ibrahim Zarroug Al-Charif Minister of Social Affairs in Colonel Qadhafi’s Government | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | As Minister for Social Affairs in Colonel Qadhafi's Government, is associated Muammar Qadhafi. Al Charif has made public statements which are supportive of the repressive policies off the Qadhafi regime. |
| Abdelmajid Al-Gaoud Minister for Agriculture, Animal and Maritime Resources in Colonel Qadhafi’s Government | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Minister for Agriculture in Colonel Qadhafi's Government, Prime Minister and General Secretary of the General People's Congress. Associated with Muammar Qadhafi, an involved person. |
| Mohamad Ali Houej | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | As Minister for Industry, Economy and Trade in Colonel Qadhafi's Government, associated with Muammar Qadhafi, an involved person. |
| Mohamad Mahmoud Hijazi Minister for Health and Environment in Colonel Qadhafi’s Government | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | As Minister for Health and Environment in Colonel Qadhafi's Government was associated with Muammar Qadhafi and other involved persons. |
| Mohamed Abou El-Kassim Zouai | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Associated with individuals (Muammar and Saif Qadhafi) involved in activities connected to the repressive policies of the Qadhafi regime. |
| Bashir Saleh Bashir Alshargawi Former Head of Cabinet to Qadhafi | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Head of Cabinet of Muammar Qadhafi and banker acting for Muammar Qadhafi. Associated with Muammar Qadhafi and other involved persons. |
| Kinloss Property Limited | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Subsidiary of the Libyan Arab Foreign Investment Company, which is itself a subsidiary of the Libyan Investment Authority. |
| Capitana Seas Limited | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Entity owned or controlled by Qadhafi family, utilised as a shell company for buying property in the UK. |
| Ashton Global Investments Limited | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Subsidiary of the Libyan Arab Foreign Investment Company, which is itself a subsidiary of the Libyan Investment Authority. |
| Sabtina Ltd | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Subsidiary of the Libyan Arab Foreign Investment Company, which is itself a subsidiary of the Libyan Investment Authority. Associated with the Qadhafi regime. |
| LAP Green Networks 2 other names on the list | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | A subsidiary of the Libyan African Investment Portfolio, which is itself a subsidiary of the Libyan Investment Authority. |
| Al-Inma Holding Co. for Construction and Real Estate Developments | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Libyan subsidiary of the Economic & Social Development Fund, which is itself a subsidiary of the Libyan Investment Authority. |
| Al-Inma Holding Company for Tourism Investment | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Libyan subsidiary of the Economic & Social Development Fund, which is itself a subsidiary of the Libyan Investment Authority. |
| Al-Inma Holding Co. For Industrial Investments | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Libyan subsidiary of the Economic and Social Development Fund, which is itself a subsidiary of the Libyan Investment Authority. |
| Al-Inma Holding Co. for Services Investments | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Libyan subsidiary of the Economic & Social Development Fund, which is itself a subsidiary of the Libyan Investment Authority. |
| Libyan Agricultural Bank 84 other names on the list | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Libyan subsidiary of the Central Bank of Libya. Owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning regulation 7) by a person who is or has been so involved. |
| Revolutionary Guard Corps | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Associated with Muammar Qadhafi, involved in activities carried out on behalf of the former regime of Muammar Qadhafi implementing or connected to the repressive policies of that regime, involved in violence against demonstrators. |
| Libyan Jamahirya Broadcasting Corporation | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Associated with Muammar Qadhafi and his regime. Involved in activities carried out on behalf of the former regime of Muammar Qadhafi, implementing public incitement to hatred and violence through participation in disinformation campaigns. |
| Waatassimou Foundation | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Owned or controlled by directly or indirectly by an involved person, namely Aisha Qadhafi. |
| Gaddafi International Charity and Development Foundation | Entity | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Controlled by Saif Al Islam Qadhafi, son of Muammar Qadhafi, a person involved in the commission of serious human rights violations or abuses in Libya and connected to the repressive policies of the Muammar Qadhafi regime. |
| Salah Badi Senior commander of the armed anti-GNA Al-Somood front, also known as Fakhr or ‘Pride of Libya’ | Individual | 16 November 2018 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze). |
| Ibrahim Saeed Salim Jadhran Leader of armed militias 2 other names on the list | Individual | 11 September 2018 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | name of mother Salma Abdula Younis. Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/ |
| Mus'ab Mustafa Abu al Qassim Omar Leader of a transnational trafficking network 8 other names on the list | Individual | 7 June 2018 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze) INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/ |
| Mohammed al Amin al-Arabi Kashlaf Commander of the Shuhada al-Nasr brigade 8 other names on the list | Individual | 7 June 2018 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze) |
| Fitiwi Abdelrazak Leader of a transnational trafficking network 5 other names on the list | Individual | 7 June 2018 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze) |
| Ermias Alem Leader of a transnational trafficking network 3 other names on the list | Individual | 7 June 2018 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze) |
| Ahmad Oumar Imhamad al-Fitouri Leader of a transnational trafficking network 30 other names on the list | Individual | 7 June 2018 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze) INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/ |
| Abd Al-Rahman Salim Ibrahim al-Milad Commander of the Coast Guard in Zawiya 4 other names on the list | Individual | 7 June 2018 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze) INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/ |
| SAFIA FARKASH AL-BARASSI 4 other names on the list | Individual | 24 June 2011 | Asset freeze | Listed pursuant to paragraph 19 of resolution 1973 (Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5526015. Believed Location - Egypt |
| LIBYAN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY 1 other name on the list | Entity | 17 March 2011 | Asset freeze | Listed pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1973, as modified on 16 September pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 2009. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5526075 |
| LIBYAN AFRICA INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO | Entity | 17 March 2011 | Asset freeze | Listed pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1973, as modified on 16 September pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 2009. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5526095 |
| SAIF AL-ISLAM QADHAFI Director, Qadhafi Foundation | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525975. Libya (Believed status/location: restricted freedom of movement in Zintan, Libya |
| SAIF AL-ARAB QADHAFI | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban). Listed on 17 March 2011 pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1970 (Asset Freeze). Believed status/location: deceased. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525955 |
| SAADI QADHAFI Commander Special Forces | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban). Listed on 17 March 2011 pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1970 (Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525935Libya (in custody) |
| MUTASSIM QADHAFI National Security Adviser 10 other names on the list | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban,Asset Freeze). Believed status/location: deceased. Reportedly deceased in Sirte, Libya, on 20 October 2011. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525915 |
| MUAMMAR MOHAMMED ABU MINYAR QADHAFI Leader of the Revolution | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze). Believed status/location: deceased. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525895 |
| MOHAMMED MUAMMAR QADHAFI 1 other name on the list | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525875 |
| MATUQ MOHAMMED MATUQ Secretary for Utilities | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban). Listed on 17 March 2011 pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1970 (Asset Freeze). Believed status/location: , believed captured. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525795 |
| KHAMIS MUAMMAR QADHAFI | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze). Believed status/location: deceased. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525855 |
| HANNIBAL MUAMMAR QADHAFI | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525835. Lebanon (in custody) |
| AISHA MUAMMAR MUHAMMED ABU MINYAR QADHAFI 4 other names on the list | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze | Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525815 |
| ABU ZAYD UMAR DORDA Director, External Security Organisation 4 other names on the list | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban). Listed on 17 March 2011 pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1970 (Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5938451. Libya (Believed status/location: deceased) |
| ABU BAKR YUNIS JABIR Defence Minister | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban). Listed on 17 March 2011 pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1970 (Asset Freeze). Believed status/location: deceased. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525775 |
| ABDULQADER MOHAMMED AL-BAGHDADI Head of the Liaison Office of the Revolutionary Committees | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban). Believed status/location: deceased. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals click here. Address country Tunisia, believed status/location: in jail |
| ABDULLAH AL-SENUSSI Director Military Intelligence 6 other names on the list | Individual | 26 February 2011 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Listed pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban). Listed on 17 March 2011 pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1970 (Asset Freeze). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5525995. Libya (in custody) |
Where this comes from
The UK Sanctions List (FCDO, GOV.UK); CSV read 4 November 2026 (saved copy). Every UK sanctions regime.