Executive Order 13664 (South Sudan); SDN List [SOUTH SUDAN]
Listed
6 Sep 2017
Scope
Blocking of property and interests in property within US jurisdiction; US persons generally prohibited from dealing with him
Notes
OFAC stated he was responsible for actions threatening South Sudan's peace, expanding the conflict and obstructing international missions; it cited reports that he ordered attacks in December 2013, planned to undermine the peace deal, was 'reportedly responsible for attempted efforts to kill Machar', and held properties outside South Sudan.
UN Security Council (South Sudan sanctions, resolution 2206 (2015) regime)
Instrument
2206 Sanctions List, UN ref SSi.008 (annex to resolution 2428 (2018))
Listed
13 Jul 2018
Scope
Asset freeze and travel ban under the 2206 regime
Notes
The UN narrative summary cites breaches of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and ARCSS, attacks on Riek Machar's residence and base on 10 July 2016, reports that he directed efforts to kill Machar (who was 'not to be taken alive'), an order in early 2016 blocking humanitarian supplies across the Nile, and mobilisation of the Mathiang Anyoor militia.
South Sudan regime; UK Sanctions List ref SSU0006 (OFSI Group ID 13699; UN ref SSi.008)
Listed
18 Jul 2018
Scope
Asset freeze
Notes
UK list records 'listed on' 18 July 2018 and date designated 13 July 2018; entry last updated 12 January 2022. The UK South Sudan regime's most recent change was on 8 March 2023 (one new designation).