Can a Black Notice be issued if the death occurred in a country that is not cooperating with my family?

Yes. Any INTERPOL member country can request a Black Notice regardless of diplomatic relations with the deceased’s home country. However, practical cooperation for DNA comparison or repatriation of remains depends on bilateral arrangements. Where the discovering country lacks diplomatic ties with the family’s jurisdiction, indirect channels through third-party states or international organisations may be necessary. Families should anticipate 6–18 months for cross-border coordination in non-cooperative scenarios, and formal identification may require submission of comparison materials through neutral forensic laboratories acceptable to both jurisdictions.