# UN Security Council Sanctions API

> UN Security Council Sanctions checks names against the consolidated list and returns possible matches as a workflow and API.

Check sanctions needs a name and can optionally filter by listing type or nationality and set a maximum number of matches.

- Page: https://fous.com/workflows/un-security-council-sanctions
- Handle: `@un-security-council-sanctions`
- Category: [Legal](https://fous.com/workflows/category/legal)
- Source website: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list
- Last verified: Sep 30, 2026
- Fous is not affiliated with UN Security Council Sanctions.

## Methods

### Check sanctions

Operation `check_sanctions`, version 1. 1 credit per call.

Check a person or organisation name against the current UN Security Council Consolidated List and get ranked possible matches. Name similarity is not proof of identity; partial birth dates are omitted, and reason summaries are only available when the list gives useful notes.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `name` | string | yes | `"Eric Badege"` | Person or organisation name to check, for example Al-Shabaab. |
| `type` | string | no | `"individual"` | Kind of listing, for example entity; defaults to any. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `5` | Maximum number of matches to return, for example 20 (up to 100). |
| `nationality` | string | no | `"Democratic Republic of the Congo"` | Optionally restrict individuals to this listed country of nationality, for example Somalia; entries without a listed nationality are excluded. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "name"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "name": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 2,
      "description": "Person or organisation name to check, for example Al-Shabaab.",
      "examples": [
        "Eric Badege",
        "Al-Shabaab",
        "Zephyr Paperworks Unlisted"
      ]
    },
    "type": {
      "enum": [
        "any",
        "individual",
        "entity"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "any",
      "description": "Kind of listing, for example entity; defaults to any.",
      "examples": [
        "individual",
        "entity"
      ]
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 20,
      "maximum": 100,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum number of matches to return, for example 20 (up to 100).",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        5
      ]
    },
    "nationality": {
      "type": "string",
      "default": "",
      "description": "Optionally restrict individuals to this listed country of nationality, for example Somalia; entries without a listed nationality are excluded.",
      "examples": [
        "Democratic Republic of the Congo"
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "name": "Eric Badege",
      "type": "individual",
      "max_results": 5,
      "nationality": "Democratic Republic of the Congo"
    },
    {
      "name": "Al-Shabaab"
    },
    {
      "name": "Zephyr Paperworks Unlisted",
      "type": "entity"
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `matches` | array |  |  |
| `matches[].name` | string | `"ERIC BADEGE"` |  |
| `matches[].type` | string | `"individual"` |  |
| `matches[].aliases` | array |  |  |
| `matches[].addresses` | array |  |  |
| `matches[].entry_link` | string | `"https://scsanctions.un.org/r#:~:text=CDi.001"` |  |
| `matches[].listed_date` | string or null | `"2012-12-31"` |  |
| `matches[].nationality` | string or null | `"Democratic Republic of the Congo"` |  |
| `matches[].date_of_birth` | string or null |  |  |
| `matches[].place_of_birth` | string or null |  |  |
| `matches[].reason_summary` | string or null | `"He fled to Rwanda in March 2013 and is still living there as of early 2016"` |  |
| `matches[].sanctions_regime` | string | `"Democratic Republic of the Congo"` |  |
| `matches[].un_reference_number` | string | `"CDi.001"` |  |
| `summary` | string | `"1 possible match found on the UN Security Council Consolidated List dated 2026-09-28."` |  |
| `match_found` | boolean | `true` |  |
| `list_generation_date` | string | `"2026-09-28"` |  |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "name": "Eric Badege",
  "type": "individual",
  "max_results": 5,
  "nationality": "Democratic Republic of the Congo"
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "matches": [
    {
      "name": "ERIC BADEGE",
      "type": "individual",
      "aliases": [],
      "addresses": [
        "Rwanda, as of early 2016"
      ],
      "entry_link": "https://scsanctions.un.org/r#:~:text=CDi.001",
      "listed_date": "2012-12-31",
      "nationality": "Democratic Republic of the Congo",
      "date_of_birth": null,
      "place_of_birth": null,
      "reason_summary": "He fled to Rwanda in March 2013 and is still living there as of early 2016",
      "sanctions_regime": "Democratic Republic of the Congo",
      "un_reference_number": "CDi.001"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "1 possible match found on the UN Security Council Consolidated List dated 2026-09-28.",
  "match_found": true,
  "list_generation_date": "2026-09-28"
}
```

## Quick start

Call the API with a Fous API key (`FOUS_API_KEY`). To create one, turn on Developer mode in Fous Studio, then open Keys & connections → API keys (https://app.fous.com/keys).

```bash
# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
: "${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example}"

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 120 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@un-security-council-sanctions",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "check_sanctions",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "name": "Eric Badege",
    "type": "individual",
    "max_results": 5,
    "nationality": "Democratic Republic of the Congo"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'
```

```python
# Save as fous.py and run with python3 fous.py. No packages needed.
# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
import json
import os
import urllib.error
import urllib.request

api_key = os.environ.get("FOUS_API_KEY")
if not api_key:
    raise RuntimeError("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example")

body = json.loads("{\n  \"api\": \"@un-security-council-sanctions\",\n  \"visibility\": \"public\",\n  \"operation\": \"check_sanctions\",\n  \"version\": 1,\n  \"input\": {\n    \"name\": \"Eric Badege\",\n    \"type\": \"individual\",\n    \"max_results\": 5,\n    \"nationality\": \"Democratic Republic of the Congo\"\n  },\n  \"response\": {\n    \"format\": \"json\"\n  }\n}")
request = urllib.request.Request(
    "https://api.fous.com/v1/query",
    data=json.dumps(body).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urllib.request.urlopen(request, timeout=120) as response:
        result = json.load(response)
except urllib.error.HTTPError as error:
    raise RuntimeError(f"HTTP {error.code}: {error.read().decode('utf-8', errors='replace')}") from error
if result.get("success") is False:
    raise RuntimeError(result.get("error", {}).get("message", "Request failed"))
print(json.dumps(result["data"]["output"], indent=2))
```

```typescript
// Save as fous.mts and run with npx tsx fous.mts.
// First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
const apiKey = process.env.FOUS_API_KEY;
if (!apiKey) throw new Error("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example");

const response = await fetch("https://api.fous.com/v1/query", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  signal: AbortSignal.timeout(120_000),
  body: JSON.stringify({
  "api": "@un-security-council-sanctions",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "check_sanctions",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "name": "Eric Badege",
    "type": "individual",
    "max_results": 5,
    "nationality": "Democratic Republic of the Congo"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}),
});
type ApiResult = { success: boolean; data?: { output: unknown }; error?: { message: string } };
const result: ApiResult = await response.json();
if (!response.ok || result.success === false) {
  throw new Error(result.error?.message ?? `HTTP ${response.status}`);
}
if (!result.data) throw new Error("Missing API response data");
console.log(result.data.output);
```

Or describe the data in plain language: send `{"api":"@un-security-council-sanctions","prompt":"Describe the data you need, with every detail"}` to the same URL. Fous fills in the input, runs the method that fits and returns only the fields you asked for; `data.route.calls[].request` is the exact call it made. Routing is free; the run costs the same.

## Use cases

- Screen names for possible sanctions-list matches
- Review aliases and addresses for possible matches
- Check listed dates, nationalities, and birth details
- Inspect sanctions regimes and reference numbers
- Review available summaries of listing reasons

## FAQ

### Is Fous affiliated with UN Security Council Sanctions?

No. Fous is not affiliated with UN Security Council Sanctions. This workflow reads the public main.un.org website and returns its data.

### How much does it cost?

Each run costs 1 credit. With pay-as-you-go, a credit costs 1¢; monthly plans cost less per credit.

### Do I need a UN Security Council Sanctions account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

### How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from main.un.org when you run it; repeating the same request within a day may return the saved result. Fous checks this workflow automatically; it last passed a check on Sep 30, 2026.

### Is a person or organisation listed?

Check sanctions accepts a person or organisation name and returns ranked possible matches. Name similarity is not proof of identity.

### Can I search only for entities?

Yes. Check sanctions accepts a listing type, such as entity, and defaults to any type.

### Can I restrict matches by nationality?

Yes. Check sanctions can restrict individuals to a listed country of nationality; entries without a listed nationality are excluded.

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