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, trade restrictions, financial 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 3 Aug 2026
Programs
14
Authorities
14
Restriction Types
6
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
CANADAGlobal Affairs Canada — 1 program
DFATDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade — 1 program
EUEuropean Union Council — 1 programEU-AMLEuropean Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries) — 1 program
FATFFinancial Action Task Force — 1 program
JAPANMinistry of Finance Japan — 1 program
OFACOffice of Foreign Assets Control — 1 program
OFSIOffice of Financial Sanctions Implementation — 1 program
SECOState Secretariat for Economic Affairs — 1 program
SINGAPOREMonetary Authority of Singapore — 1 programUKForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office — 1 programUK-AMLUK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT) — 1 program
UNUnited Nations Security Council — 1 programWORLDBANK-FCSWorld Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations — 1 programSanctions Programs
Canada's sanctions against South Sudan under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 2 (2 individuals). Earliest listing: 2014-10-23, latest listing: 2014-10-23.
Resources
UN sanctions regime targeting South Sudan. Total designated: 8 (8 individuals).
Resources
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.
Resources
+6 more
The European Commission identifies high-risk third countries having strategic deficiencies in their regime on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. In line with EU AML directives, gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to apply increased checks and control measures on business relationships and transactions involving these countries.
Resources
+21 more
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.
Resources
The South Sudan-related sanctions program blocks property of certain persons with respect to South Sudan, targeting individuals and entities involved in the conflict and human rights abuses in South Sudan.
Resources
+8 more
Sanctions regime targeting South Sudan. 12 designated entities (12 individuals). Designations sourced from UK and UN. Earliest designation: 2015-07-01, latest update: 2021-12-18.
Resources
Swiss sanctions targeting South Sudan. Total designated: 11 (11 individuals).
Resources
Singapore's targeted financial sanctions regime involving the freezing of assets of designated persons associated with South Sudan.
Resources
Sanctions regime targeting South Sudan including designated persons, arms embargo, and restrictions on facilitating armed hostilities, implementing UN obligations.
HM Treasury advisory notice identifying High Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) as defined in the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Countries are those listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under two categories: (1) High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action (3 jurisdictions - FATF black list), and (2) Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (22 jurisdictions - FATF grey list). UK regulated firms must apply enhanced customer due diligence and enhanced ongoing monitoring on business relationships and transactions involving persons established in these jurisdictions. The notice was last updated on 22 June 2026 reflecting FATF's June 2026 plenary outcomes.
Resources
Sanctions regime targeting South Sudan. Designated: 8 (8 individuals).
Resources
Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 2 statute(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s), 1 faq(s), 1 brochure(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
Resources added
Added: 1 guidance(s)
Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — South Sudan renamed
Program renamed from "South Sudan" to "Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — South Sudan"
Legal basis updated for Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — South Sudan
Added: Financial Services and Markets Act 2022, Variable Capital Companies Act 2018, United Nations Act 2001, UN Security Council Resolution 2206
UN South Sudan Sanctions (Committee 2206) renamed
Program renamed from "UN South Sudan Sanctions (2206)" to "UN South Sudan Sanctions (Committee 2206)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
South Sudan sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "South Sudan sanctions regime" to "South Sudan sanctions"
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)"
Resources added
Added: 1 legal_instrument(s)
Restrictions added
Added: sectoral
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: The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Removed: South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 1 pdf(s)
UN South Sudan Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN South Sudan Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2206)" to "UN South Sudan Sanctions Committee"
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s), 1 brochure(s), 1 regulation(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 guidance(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 regulation(s)
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 1 sanctions_brochure(s), 1 faq(s), 1 license_guidance(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 sanctions_brochure(s), 2 faq(s), 2 guidance(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s)
Legal basis updated for South Sudan sanctions
Added: South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Removed: The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 4 federal_register_notice(s), 1 sanctions_brochure(s)
Legal basis updated for South Sudan sanctions
Added: The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Removed: South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 1 regulation(s)
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1184
Target countries updated
Added: BA, IQ. Removed: DZ, NA
Target countries updated
Added: BA, IQ. Removed: DZ, NA
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
South Sudan sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "South Sudan sanctions regime" to "South Sudan sanctions"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
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
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
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
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)"
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"
South Sudan renamed
Program renamed from "South Sudan Sanctions" to "South Sudan"
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)"
South Sudan sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "South Sudan sanctions regime" to "South Sudan sanctions"
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"
New program: South Sudan Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: South Sudan Sanctions