Blocking Property of and Prohibiting Transactions With the Government of Sudan
Blocks Sudanese Government Property and Bans Transactions by United States Persons
What it does
Agencies must block Government of Sudan property in the United States and prohibit United States persons from transactions in Sudan's oil and petrochemical industries.
Real-world impact
- Freezes property of the Government of Sudan located in the United States.
- Bans United States persons from oil and petrochemical business dealings in Sudan.
- Permits limited exceptions for official United States government business and journalists.
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Summary
This order blocks property of the Government of Sudan that is in the United States or under United States persons' control, and it bans transactions by United States persons relating to Sudan's petroleum and petrochemical industries.
It affects United States citizens, residents, companies, and their overseas branches by preventing transfers, payments, exports, or dealings with blocked Sudanese government property, while allowing limited exceptions for official United States government business and accredited journalists. The order states it aims to address threats to United States national security and human-rights abuses tied to the conflict in Darfur.
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