The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has primary responsibility, under the UN Charter, for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council can take enforcement measures to maintain or restore international peace and security. Such measures range from economic and/or other sanctions not involving the use of armed force, to international military action. The use of mandatory sanctions is intended to apply pressure on a State or entity to comply with the objectives set by the Security Council without resorting to the use of force.

The Council has resorted to mandatory sanctions as an enforcement tool when peace has been threatened and diplomatic efforts have failed. The range of sanctions has included comprehensive economic and trade sanctions and/or more targeted measures such as arms embargoes, travel bans, financial or diplomatic restrictions.

Data Provider: United Nations Security Council
Description of Data Provider: United Nations Body
Data Source: United Nations Security Council Sanctions Committee - UNHCR Statistical Online Population Database
Type: Official Data
Frequency: Updated when relevant
Public Access:  Yes
Website: http://www.un.org/sc/committees/index.shtml

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