Sudan sanctions

Under the General License, the property and interests in property of the Government of Sudan, and any entity owned or controlled by the Government of Sudan, that are or come into the United States or the possession or control of a U.S. person no longer must be blocked. Additionally, the importation of goods or services of Sudanese origin into the United States is now permitted, as is the exportation or reexportation to Sudan of goods, technology, or services from the United States or by a U.S. person (wherever located), subject to obtaining any required export licenses. U.S. persons also are permitted to facilitate transactions with Sudan by non U.S. persons. … [Read more...] about United States suspends Sudan sanctions

The Sudanese Sanction RegulationsIn conjunction with the Sudan Executive Order, OFAC has amended the SSR by adding a general license at 31 CFR § 538.540 that authorizes “U.S. Persons” to engage in all transactions previously prohibited by the SSR and Executive Orders 13067 and 13412, and the unblocking of property of the Government of Sudan that was previously subject to blocking.  (For purposes of the SSR, a “U.S. Person” includes any U.S. citizen or permanent resident (i.e., a “green card” holder) wherever located or employed globally, any entity that is established under the laws of the United States or any U.S. jurisdiction or located in the United States, and any foreign person while in the United States.)  OFAC has also issued a Fact Sheet describing these changes and has revised and updated Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Sudan sanctions program. … [Read more...] about Obama Administration Announces Relief of Sudan Sanctions Measures

Remaining ConstraintsAlthough US economic sanctions on Sudan are fully and permanently revoked on October 12, some constraints on trade with Sudan will remain. First, the Darfur and South Sudan sanctions are still in effect. Thus, US persons continue to be prohibited from engaging in transactions with any SDNs designated under these programs. However, there are only eight SDNs designated under the Darfur program (seven individuals and one entity), and only six SDNs designated under the South Sudan program (all individuals). Therefore, the practical impact of US sanctions under these two programs is quite limited. … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Permanently Lifts Sudan Sanctions

On 6 October, the Trump administration announced that it would permanently revoke economic sanctions against Sudan, effective 12 October 2017. The State Department published this decision in the Federal Register, 82 Fed. Reg. 47287, on 11 October 2017. This decision means that US companies can invest in Sudan and export their products and services to Sudan, subject to compliance with US export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which are not affected by the revocation of the sanctions. Further, effective 12 October 2017, all blocked assets are permanently unblocked; however, in many instances, officials will need some time to determine who has the rightful claim to the unblocked assets. The Darfur and South Sudan sanctions remain in effect. Thus, US persons are prohibited from engaging with any specially designated nationals designated under … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Permanently Lifts Sudan Sanctions: November 2017 Update

Following the extreme violence and fighting in July 2016, the EU’s High Representative, Federica Mogherini, issued a declaration on South Sudan. The EU reiterates its call on all South Sudanese parties to implement the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in good faith. … [Read more...] about European Union Issues Declaration on South Sudan Sanctions