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Sanctions Profile: Sudan
At a glance
The UN first imposed sanctions on Sudan in 2004, by UN Security Council Resolution 1556, in response to the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region. It imposed an arms embargo on all non-governmental entities operating in Darfur, which was expanded to cover all parties to the N’djamena Ceasefire Agreement and to include asset freezes and travel bans in 2005, by UN Security Council Resolution 1591.
News
OFAC agrees settlements with Cameron International Corporation & Schlumberger Rod Lift, Inc
Corrected. On 27 September 2021, OFAC announced settlements agreements with 2 entities over apparent violations of US sanctions. Notice. Cameron International Corporation Cameron International Corporation, a Texas-based supplier of goods and services to the oil and gas industries, has agreed to pay $1,423,766 to settle its potential civil liability for apparent violations of Directive 4 issued pursuant to Executive Order …
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OFAC reaches $2m settlement with Bank of China (UK) Limited
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that Bank of China (UK) Limited (BOC UK) has agreed to pay $2,329,991 to settle its potential civil liability for violations of the (now repealed) Sudanese Sanctions Regulations. OFAC Enforcement Release. Between September 2014 and February 2016, BOC UK unlawfully exported financial services from the US by processing …
UN Sec-Gen recommends benchmarks to end Sudan sanctions
In response to recent political reforms in Sudan, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has recommended the adoption of 4 benchmarks by which to review the Sudan sanctions regime established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005). According to the Secretary-General, reviews of the benchmarks would allow the transitional government “to demonstrate that the sanctions, in particular the arms embargo, on the Darfur …
OFAC enters into $1.4 million settlement with Payoneer Inc.
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that Payoneer Inc., a New York-based provider of online money transfer and digital payment services, has agreed to pay $1,400,301.40 to settle potential liability for 2,260 violations of 6 US sanctions regimes. OFAC Notice and Web Notice. Between February 2013 and February 2018, Payoneer processed commercial transactions for parties …
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OFAC removes Sudan from terrorism sanctions regulations
OFAC has amended the Terrorism List Governments Sanctions Regulations to reflect the rescission of Sudan’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism (see post). One general licence has been removed, and another general licence has been amended to delete references to the Government of Sudan and Sudanese nationals. It is no longer prohibited to transact with the Sudanese government. See …
TerrorismCurrent Sanctions
Consolidated
Council Regulation (EU) No 747/2014
Parent Regulation
Council Regulation (EC) No 747/2014
Amended by:
Council Implementing Regulation (EC) 2017/401
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1942
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/512
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/804
Consolidated
Council Decision 2014/450/CFSP
Parent Decison
Council Decision 2014/450/CFSP
Amended by: