INTERPOL Notices

UN Special Notice Defense

A UN Special Notice is jointly issued by INTERPOL and the UN Security Council — a distinct category from INTERPOL’s own colour-coded notices.

Direct answer: UN Special Notices are issued jointly by INTERPOL and the United Nations Security Council to inform member countries about individuals and entities subject to UN Security Council sanctions. Unlike INTERPOL’s own colour-coded notices, these are tied directly to a UN sanctions listing, meaning removal often requires engaging the UN sanctions delisting process alongside any INTERPOL-specific remedy.
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Joint INTERPOL-UN Notice

Issued jointly by INTERPOL and the UN Security Council, distinct from INTERPOL’s own notice system.

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Tied to a UN Listing

Directly linked to an individual or entity’s status on a UN Security Council sanctions list.

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Two-Track Removal

Effective removal often requires addressing both the UN delisting process and any parallel INTERPOL remedy.

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Significant Practical Effects

Can trigger asset freezes and travel bans well beyond what a standard INTERPOL notice alone would cause.

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

Is a UN Special Notice the same as a Red Notice?

No — it is a distinct, jointly-issued notice tied specifically to a UN Security Council sanctions listing.

How is a UN Special Notice removed?

Typically by pursuing the UN’s own sanctions delisting process, alongside any available INTERPOL-specific remedy.

Does this affect assets and travel more broadly than other notices?

Yes — because it is tied to a UN sanctions listing, the practical consequences are often more extensive.

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