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On June 23, 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated Recommendation 6 of its standards on targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing. The update strengthens protections for humanitarian activities by requiring countries to comply with humanitarian exemptions contained in United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) 2664, 2761, and 2615. Recommendation 6 requires countries to implement targeted financial sanctions in compliance with UNSCRs relating to the prevention and suppression of terrorism and terrorist financing. The revised standards ensure that sanctions measures do not obstruct the flow of funds, assets, resources, goods, and services necessary for humanitarian assistance and basic human needs in line with the UN framework. This update reflects the FATF's commitment to balancing counter-terrorism objectives with the timely delivery of humanitarian aid. FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo said the revisions align counter-terrorism measures with UN frameworks, enabling both security objectives and humanitarian assistance to be upheld effectively. The updates form part of the FATF's broader strategy to mitigate unintended consequences caused by the misapplication of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures. The FATF continues to promote a risk-based approach to combating financial crime while ensuring legitimate humanitarian operations can proceed without unnecessary obstruction. Countries should review the updated FATF Recommendations and implement the revised Recommendation 6 to align their domestic targeted financial sanctions regimes with the humanitarian exemptions now required by the FATF standards. REFERENCES: https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/Fatf-recommendations.html