Gabriel Jok Riak

Authority

UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan

Instrument

Paragraphs 7(a), 7(f) and 8 of resolution 2206 (2015); UN ref SSi.001

Listed

1 Jul 2015

Scope

Travel ban and asset freeze

Notes

The UN stated he was listed for actions expanding or extending the conflict, including breaches of the January 2014 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, and for obstructing the IGAD monitoring mechanism. The Swiss SECO list records amendments to the UN-derived entry on 21 Nov 2018 and 26 Mar 2025. On 29 May 2026 the Security Council (resolution 2821 (2026), 10161st meeting, SC/16374; adopted 9-0 with 6 abstentions) renewed the South Sudan travel ban and asset freeze until 31 May 2027.

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Authority

European Commission / Council of the European Union

Instrument

Council Regulation (EU) 2015/735, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1112

Listed

10 Jul 2015

Scope

Asset freeze implementing the UN listing

Notes

Isle of Man notice (UK/OFSI list, then based on EU law) shows him added with 'Listed on 10/07/2015', Group ID 13263. Current EU status not checked from an EU source.

Sources ⁵

Authority

FCDO / HM Treasury OFSI

Instrument

The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (UN designation)

Listed

1 Jul 2015

Scope

Asset freeze and travel ban

Notes

UK list data (via the Lursoft aggregator, checked 27 Oct 2026) shows him listed with source 'UN', DOB 01.01.1966, and no removal.

Sources ⁶

Authority

U.S. Department of the Treasury, OFAC

Instrument

South Sudan sanctions program, SDN List tag [SOUTH SUDAN]

Listed

2 Jul 2015

Scope

Blocking of property and interests in property

Notes

Added to the SDN List in OFAC's recent action of 2 July 2015 ('South Sudan Designations and Update'). OFAC's Sanctions List Search (checked 27 Oct 2026) still shows him on the SDN List under the SOUTH SUDAN program, titled 'Lieutenant General; Sector One Commander'.

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