The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on October 30, 2026, informed regulated entities about amendments to five entries in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List. The amendments were communicated through the Ministry of External Affairs pursuant to UNSC Press Release SC/16494 dated 29 October 2026 and relate to individuals subject to asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo measures.
The five amended entries pertain to Abdul Latif Mansur, Abdul Ghani Baradar, Amir Khan Motaqi, Abdul-Haq Wassiq and Khairullah Khairkhwah. Banks, NBFCs, asset reconstruction companies and other regulated entities covered by the circular are required to take appropriate action in accordance with Chapter IX of the RBI Know Your Customer Directions, 2025, and strictly follow the procedure prescribed under the UAPA Order dated 2 February 2021, as amended on 22 April 2024.
Regulated entities must review the updated UNSC sanctions lists and ensure meticulous compliance with the prescribed requirements. Any delisting request received by a bank must be forwarded electronically to the Joint Secretary (CTCR), Ministry of Home Affairs. Individuals or entities seeking delisting may also approach the UNSC Focal Point for Delisting or follow the applicable procedure through their State of residence or nationality.
[RBI Notification No. RBI/2026-27/303, DoR.AML.REC.255/14.06.001/2026-27]
