Is TALIBAN sanctioned?

Yes, TALIBAN appears on 7 sanctions lists: ca_listed_terrorists, us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl, tw_shtc, il_mod_terrorists, sa_pcct_terrorism_list, au_dfat_sanctions.

What sanctions lists is TALIBAN on?

ca_listed_terrorists, us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl, tw_shtc, il_mod_terrorists, sa_pcct_terrorism_list, au_dfat_sanctions

When was TALIBAN first sanctioned?

First designated on Apr 27, 2022.

Organization7 sanctions listsAfghanistan

TALIBAN

First seen Apr 27, 2022 · Last confirmed Oct 29, 2026 · Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Entity Overview

Full Name: TALIBAN
Entity Type: Organization (Organization)
Countries: Afghanistan
OpenSanctions ID: NK-oDK6CMPo9wpTDUHvWPw7VJ
First Seen: Apr 27, 2022
Last Confirmed On List: Oct 29, 2026
Last Updated: Oct 6, 2026

Cross-Source Intelligence

Risk Level

Critical

8 lists confirmed

OFAC SDN

Match

Direct SDN search

BIS CSL

Match

Consolidated Screening List

SAM.gov

Excluded

Federal debarment

Fed Register

5 mentions

Designation notices & actions

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Data compiled from OpenSanctions, OFAC SDN, BIS Consolidated Screening List, SAM.gov, Federal Register · As of 2026-10-29 · Updates daily

Multi-List Designation

TALIBAN appears on 8 distinct sanctions and screening lists across multiple jurisdictions, indicating broad international consensus on restriction.

Federal Debarment

SAM.gov records show active exclusions for TALIBAN, indicating federal debarment from US government contracts and procurement.

Sanctions Lists (7)

United States1 list

us_ofac_sdn

Australia1 list

au_dfat_sanctions

Other Jurisdictions5 lists

ca_listed_terrorists
us_trade_csl
tw_shtc
il_mod_terrorists
sa_pcct_terrorism_list

Programs & Topics

export.controlsanctioncrime.terror

Addresses

Afghanistan

Aliases (16)

Also Known As
THE TALIBAN (THE AFGHAN FACTION KNOWN AS THE TALIBAN - WHICH ALSO CALLS ITSELF THE ISLAMIC EMIRATE OF AFGHANISTAN)
Taliban
טאלבאן - אמארה אפע'אנסתאן אלאסלאמיה
The Taliban
ISLAMIC MOVEMENT OF TALIBAN
De Talebano Islami Ghurdzang
Movement of Islamic Students
De Afghanistan Islami Emarat
Afghan Taliban
TALIBANO ISLAMI TAHRIK
Islamic Movement of the Taliban
طالبان - إمارة أفغانستان الإسلامية
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
TALEBAN
TALIBAN ISLAMIC MOVEMENT
TAHRIKE ISLAMI'A TALIBAN

Also Found on Consolidated Screening List (3)

This entity also appears on the BIS Consolidated Screening List (CSL). Cross-screening confirms presence across multiple US government screening databases.

TALIBANCSL

Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) - Treasury Department

ANSAR AL-ISLAMCSL

Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) - Treasury Department

TEHRIK-E TALIBAN PAKISTAN (TTP)CSL

Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) - Treasury Department

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This screening data is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify against official government sources — OFAC, EU Official Journal, UN Security Council — before making compliance decisions.