UN sanctions
Global body's punishments
UN sanctions are punitive measures imposed by the United Nations Security Council against countries, groups, or individuals to pressure compliance with international law or norms.
These may include trade embargoes, asset freezes, travel bans, or arms restrictions.
The UN imposed sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program.
Sanctions require agreement among Security Council members, making them difficult to enact against major powers or their allies.
- arms embargoBan on military exports
- travel bansProhibitions on crossing borders
- peacekeepingPreventing or ending conflict
- trade embargoBan on commercial exchange
- counter-terrorismOpposing organized political violence
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