OFAC Sudan and Darfur Sanctions

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OFAC Sudan and Darfur Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Sudan. It imposes asset freeze, trade restrictions and financial restrictions.

Last updated 12 Jun 2026

Overview

Sanctions program addressing the situation in Sudan, including sanctions related to the conflict in Darfur and sanctions targeting foreign persons destabilizing Sudan and undermining the goal of a democratic transition following the military's seizure of power in October 2021 and the outbreak of inter-service fighting in April 2023. Certain earlier sanctions authorities (E.O. 13067 sections 1 and 2, E.O. 13412) were revoked effective October 12, 2017, and Sudan's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation was rescinded on December 14, 2020.

Targeted country

Sudan

Legal bases

E.O. 14098 - Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition (May 04, 2023)
E.O. 13400 - Blocking Property of Persons in Connection With the Conflict in Sudan's Darfur Region (April 26, 2006)
Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 (DPAA), PL 109-344 (50 U.S.C. § 1701 note)
Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA), 18 U.S.C. § 2332d
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
Section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (UNPA), 22 U.S.C. § 287c
31 CFR Part 546 - Sudan Stabilization Sanctions Regulations
UNSCR 1672 (April 25, 2006)
UNSCR 1591 (March 29, 2005)
UNSCR 1070 (August 16, 1996)
UNSCR 1054 (April 26, 1996)
UNSCR 1044 (January 31, 1996)

Official resources

E.O. 14098 - Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition

E.O. 13804 - Allowing Additional Time for Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Amending Executive Order 13671

E.O. 13761 - Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Providing for the Revocation of Certain Sudan-Related Sanctions

E.O. 13412 - Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With the Government of Sudan

E.O. 13400 - Blocking Property of Persons in Connection With the Conflict in Sudan's Darfur Region

E.O. 13067 - Blocking Sudanese Government Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Sudan

31 CFR Part 546 - Sudan Stabilization Sanctions Regulations

Risks and Considerations for U.S. Businesses Operating in Sudan

Sudan General License Number 1 - Official Business of Certain International Organizations and Entities

Sudan General License Number 2 - Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities

Sudan General License Number 3 - Transactions Related to the Provision of Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical Devices, Replacement Parts and Components, or Software Updates, and the Extraction, Processing, Transport, Sale, or Distribution of Water in Sudan

Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws

Guidance on Certain Publishing Activities

Interpretive Guidance - Prohibitions Imposed by Executive Order 13412; Transshipments of Goods and Financial Transactions Conducted through Certain Areas of Sudan

89 FR 67556-24 - Correction of References in the Sudan Stabilization Sanctions Regulations

89 FR 15744-23 - Renaming the Darfur Sanctions Regulations as the Sudan Stabilization Sanctions Regulations; Amendments implementing E.O. 14098

Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 (DPAA), PL 109-344

UNSCR 1672 - Sudan/Darfur

UNSCR 1591 - Sudan/Darfur

UNSCR 1070 - Sudan

UNSCR 1054 - Sudan

UNSCR 1044 - Sudan

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