Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition

2023-05-05Executive Order 14098
Signed by: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Headline: Imposes Sanctions on Persons Destabilizing Sudan's Democratic Transition

What it does: Agencies must block property, freeze assets, prohibit support, and restrict entry for people undermining Sudan's transition.

Real World Impact:
  • Freezes assets and blocks transactions of designated foreign individuals and entities.
  • Suspends visas and U.S. entry for noncitizens who meet designation criteria.
  • Prohibits donations, services, or goods to designated persons, limiting assistance flows.
Topics: sanctions, Sudan, democratic transition, human rights, travel restrictions

Summary

This order blocks and freezes the property of foreign persons who threaten Sudan's peace or obstruct a civilian transition, and it bans contributions or services to those designated. It also suspends entry to the United States for noncitizens meeting the order's criteria.

The Treasury, in consultation with the State Department and other agencies, will identify and designate individuals, leaders, family members, and entities. Agencies will implement the restrictions and work to mobilize international assistance to support a future civilian transitional government.

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