THE UNSC BLACKLIST : A CLOSER LOOK AT ITS EFFECTIVENESS AND WAYS TO ENHANCE IT

 

The United Nations Council (UNSC) maintains a list of organizations subject to sanctions , known as the blacklist . These individuals and organizations are subjected to measures such as travel bans , asset freezes , and arms embargoes imposed by the UNSC as a result of their involvement in activities that threaten international peace and security. These sanctions are intended to pressure the designated individuals and organizations to cease their activities and comply with the will on the international community.

The UNSC establishes the blacklist of individuals and organizations subject to sanctions through the adoption of a resolution . The resolution must be adopted by a vote of at least nine of the 15 members of the UNSC , with no vetoes from the five permanent members ( China, France , Russia, UK, and USA).

Once resolution is adopted, the names of the individual and organizations designated for sanctions are added to the UNSC's consolidated list , which is maintained by the UNSC's sanctions committee. The sanctions committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with the sanctions , receiving reports from member states and other relevant bodies , and making recommendations for updates to the consolidated list.

The UNSC can also set up special sanctions committee for specific countries or regions . These committees are responsible for monitoring sanctions and making recommendations for updates to the consolidated list specific to the country or region.

LIMITATION

• Lack of enforcement ; Not all member states have the resources or political will to effectively enforce the sanctions , which can limit their effectiveness.
• Limited scope.
• Evasion : Individuals and organizations on the black list may be able to evade sanctions by using front companies , creating new identities or using intermediaries to conduct their activities.
• Sanctions can have impact on civilians and humanitarian situation in the targeted country this is because the sanctions are not specifically targeted at the government and its military but it affects economy and livelihood of the people.
• Veto power : The UNSC 's five permanent members have the power to veto any resolution , which can limit the effectiveness.

WAY FORWARD

• Enhance cooperation and coordination among member states.
• More targeted sanctions.
• Greater transparency .
• Regular view and update.
• Greater use of technology.
• Address the humanitarian concerns.
• Limit the use of veto power.