South Sudan Sanctions
SSFATF Grey ListSouth Sudan is currently subject to 14 active sanctions programs imposed by Global Affairs Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, European Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries), Financial Action Task Force and Ministry of Finance Japan. These measures include asset freeze, arms embargo, travel ban, financial restrictions, trade restrictions and other. South Sudan is also on the FATF grey list. This page lists every program targeting South Sudan, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Programs
14
Authorities
14
Restriction Types
6
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
Total designated: 2 (2 individuals)
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UN South Sudan sanctions regime. Total designated: 8 (8 individuals).
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The Council of the EU first adopted restrictive measures in relation to South Sudan on 10 July 2014, after the outbreak of a destructive conflict between the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces in December 2013. Alarmed by the seriousness of the situation, the Council of the EU adopted restrictive measures in relation to persons who obstruct the political process in South Sudan or are responsible for serious human rights violations. In view of the conflict, on 3 March 2015 the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2206 (2015). In order to support the search for an inclusive and sustainable peace in South Sudan, restrictive measures were imposed against those who threaten the peace, security or stability of South Sudan. Adopted by: UN and EU.
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The European Commission identifies high-risk third countries having strategic deficiencies in their regime on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to carefully consider business relationships and transactions involving high-risk third countries through increased checks and control measures.
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Jurisdictions under increased monitoring due to strategic deficiencies in AML/CFT but actively working with FATF on action plans. When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it means the country has committed to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes and is subject to increased monitoring.
Sanctions targeting South Sudan. Total designated: 83 entities.
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Sanctions program targeting certain persons with respect to South Sudan, implemented under Executive Order 13664 and codified at 31 CFR 558. The program blocks property of persons threatening peace, security, or stability in South Sudan.
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12 designated entities (12 individuals). Designation sources: UK, UN. Earliest designation: 2015-07-01. Latest update: 2021-12-18.
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Swiss sanctions targeting South Sudan. Total designated: 11 (11 individuals).
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Targeted financial sanctions against designated individuals and entities related to South Sudan.
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons and arms flows connected with South Sudan, implementing UN obligations.
HM Treasury advisory notice identifying jurisdictions considered High-Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. The list combines jurisdictions from both FATF lists: 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' (FATF blacklist) and 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' (FATF grey list). As of February 2026, there are 25 jurisdictions in total across both categories, with 9 of those also subject to additional financial sanctions measures.
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Sanctions regime concerning South Sudan. 8 designations (8 individuals).
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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Legal basis updated for OFAC South Sudan-Related Sanctions
Added: 31 CFR 558 - South Sudan Sanctions Regulations. Removed: 31 CFR Part 558 - South Sudan Sanctions Regulations
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC South Sudan-Related Sanctions
Added: 31 CFR Part 558 - South Sudan Sanctions Regulations. Removed: 31 CFR 558 - South Sudan Sanctions Regulations
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Target countries updated
Added: DZ, AO, BO, BG, CM, HT, KW, LA, LB, MC, NA, NP, PG, VG. Removed: AF, BJ, BF, KH, CF, CN, GR, ML, MZ, NG, PK, PH, TZ, TR, UG, AE
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Removed: Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs
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Added: 1 advisory(s)
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
Target countries updated
Added: VE, NG, SS, CF, ML, BJ, CI, AE, PH, CN, KH, PK, AF, TR, GR. Removed: HR, JM, NI, ZW, HT, LB
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
UN South Sudan Sanctions (2206) renamed
Program renamed from "UN South Sudan Sanctions (Committee 2206)" to "UN South Sudan Sanctions (2206)"
Legal basis updated for OFAC South Sudan-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13664 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to South Sudan (April 03, 2014). Removed: Executive Order 13664
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s), 1 FAQ(s), 3 Guidance(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s)
New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
South Sudan sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "South Sudan sanctions" to "South Sudan sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for South Sudan sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC South Sudan-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13664. Removed: Executive Order 13664 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to South Sudan (April 03, 2014)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Guidance(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s), 1 FAQ(s)
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Regulation 33(1)(b) of the MLRs, Regulation 33(3) of the MLRs, Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs. Removed: Regulation 33(1)(b) — Enhanced customer due diligence for high-risk third countries, Regulation 33(3) — Definition of 'established in a country', Regulation 33(3A) — Steps required for enhanced due diligence, Regulation 20(3) — Group wide controls for third-country branches and subsidiaries
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
South Sudan renamed
Program renamed from "South Sudan Sanctions" to "South Sudan"
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Added: 1 un_list(s), 3 legislation(s)
UN South Sudan Sanctions (Committee 2206) renamed
Program renamed from "UN South Sudan Sanctions" to "UN South Sudan Sanctions (Committee 2206)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN South Sudan Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2206) renamed
Program renamed from "UN South Sudan Sanctions Committee" to "UN South Sudan Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2206)"
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Added: 2 resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/46, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/83
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s), 1 Brochure(s), 1 Regulation(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
South Sudan sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "South Sudan sanctions regime" to "South Sudan sanctions"
Legal basis updated for South Sudan sanctions
Removed: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s), 1 designations_list(s)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s), 2 Licensing Policy(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in South Sudan (UNSC)" to "Restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan"
Legal basis updated for Restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan
Added: Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan and repealing Decision 2014/449/CFSP, Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in respect of the situation in South Sudan, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 748/2014, Resolution 2206 (2015), Resolution 2290 (2016), Resolution 2428 (2018), Resolution 2521 (2020), Resolution 2577 (2021), Resolution 2633 (2022), Resolution 2683 (2023), Resolution 2731 (2024)
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Added: 10 statute(s), 1 advisory(s)
New program: South Sudan Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: South Sudan Sanctions
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s), 2 Licensing Guidance(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
UN South Sudan Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN South Sudan Sanctions (2206)" to "UN South Sudan Sanctions"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
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Added: 1 statement(s)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Target countries updated
Added: RU, CN, KP, LY, SS, AF, MM, CF, IL, US, SY, IR, TR, UA
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s), 4 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 FAQ(s)
The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 renamed
Program renamed from "UK South Sudan sanctions" to "The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019"