Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Sudan
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Sudan is a sanctions program maintained by European Union Council (EU) targeting Sudan. It imposes asset freeze, arms embargo and travel ban.
Last updated 2 Jun 2026
Overview
On 15 March 1994, the Council of the EU imposed restrictive measures in relation to Sudan. On 30 July 2004, in view of the humanitarian crisis and widespread human rights violations, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1556 (2004) imposing restrictive measures on Sudan. On 18 July 2011, the Council of the EU adopted restrictive measures in relation to Sudan and South Sudan, after it became independent. From 10 July 2014, the measures concerning South Sudan are regulated by a separate restrictive measures regime. Derogations and exemptions to the restrictive measures are possible, including the delivery of humanitarian aid. Adopted by: UN and EU.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Sudan and repealing Decision 2011/423/CFSP
- Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Sudan and repealing Regulations (EC) No 131/2004 and (EC) No 1184/2005
- Resolution 1591 (2005)
- Resolution 1556 (2004)
- Resolution 1945 (2010)
- Resolution 2035 (2012)
- Resolution 2091 (2013)
- Resolution 2138 (2014)
- Resolution 2200 (2015)
- Resolution 2265 (2016)
- Resolution 2340 (2017)
- Resolution 2750 (2024)