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, financial restrictions and trade restrictions.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
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.
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
Executive Order 13664 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to South Sudan
88 FR 31610-23 - Amended South Sudan Sanctions Regulations
87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
79 FR 37190-14 - Final rule adding the South Sudan Sanctions Regulations
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs
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
Overview of South Sudan-related Sanctions