United Nations Security Council Resolution 1526

United Nations Security Council resolution 1526, adopted unanimously on 30 January 2004, after recalling resolutions 1267 (1999), 1333 (2000), 1363 (2001), 1373 (2001), 1390 (2001), 1452 (2002) and 1455 (2003) concerning terrorism, the Council tightened sanctions against Al-Qaeda, the Taliban, Osama bin Laden and associated individuals and groups.

The Security Council urged all states to implement Resolution 1373 and reaffirmed the need to combat threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. It condemned Al-Qaeda and other associated groups for ongoing terrorist attacks and reiterated its overall condemnation of all terrorist acts.

Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Council decided to improve the implementation of sanctions including the freezing of financial assets and funds controlled by the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden and other groups. The previous sanctions also included an arms embargo and travel ban against the groups and individuals. The Committee established in Resolution 1267 had its mandate strengthened to include a central role for assessing information regarding the effective implementation of the restrictions and making recommendations. The sanctions would be reviewed within 18 months.