Switzerland to implement the humanitarian exemption to UN sanctions regimes
Bern, 26.4.2023 - On 26 April the Federal Council adopted an ordinance to implement the humanitarian exemption introduced by UN Security Council Resolution 2664 (2022). This exemption from the application of targeted financial sanctions applies to all UN sanctions regimes. At the same time, the Federal Council is adopting the humanitarian exemption for Afghanistan provided for in Resolution 2615 (2021). The amendment to the relevant ordinances will enter into force on 1 June.