Switzerland updates Taliban sanctions list

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) announced a revision to Switzerland's sanctions register concerning the Taliban. The amendment updates the list of natural persons, companies and organisations subject to measures under the regulation issued on 21 March 2025 (SR 946.231.07). The updated list reflects recent assessments of entities and individuals with ties to the Taliban, reinforcing Switzerland's commitment to international counter‑terrorism and sanctions obligations. SECO said the changes are part of ongoing monitoring and compliance with United Nations and European Union sanctions frameworks. No specific names or numbers were disclosed in the release.

The revision underscores Switzerland's broader policy of maintaining a robust sanctions regime aimed at curbing the financing of extremist groups. The updated register will be accessible to financial institutions and other obliged entities for compliance screening purposes.