US extends South Sudan & malicious cyber activity sanctions for 1 year

South Sudan:

In April 2014, the US adopted Executive Order (EO) 13664, which declared a national emergency in respect of South Sudan (for activities that threatened the peace, security, or stability of South Sudan and the surrounding region). That EO imposed a number of asset freezing measures and travel restrictions.

On 27 March 2018, US President Trump extended for 1 year the sanctions contained in EO 13664 by continuing the national emergency as declared. White House Notice here.

Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities:

In April 2015, the US adopted EO 13694 (as amended by EO 13757, December 2016), which declared a national emergency in respect of those engaging in ‘Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities” (malicious cyber-enabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the US). That EO imposed a number of asset freezing measures and travel restrictions.

On 27 March 2018, US President Trump extended for 1 year the sanctions contained in EO 13694 by continuing the national emergency as declared. White House Notice here.