OFAC South Sudan-Related Sanctions
OFAC South Sudan-Related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting South Sudan. It imposes asset freeze and financial restrictions.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
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.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13664 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to South Sudan (April 03, 2014)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR 558 - South Sudan Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
31 CFR 558 - South Sudan Sanctions Regulations
Executive Order 13664 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to South Sudan
National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
79 FR 37190-14 - Final rule adding the South Sudan Sanctions Regulations
Overview of Sanctions - South Sudan Sanctions Brochure
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
88 FR 31610-23 - Amended South Sudan Sanctions Regulations
87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked
Questions on Executive Order 13664 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to South Sudan
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs