Restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan is a sanctions program maintained by European Union Council (EU) targeting South Sudan. It imposes asset freeze, arms embargo and travel ban.
Last updated 2 Jun 2026
Overview
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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Legal bases
- 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)