Issuance of New Sudan FAQ and New General License

The U.S. Government announced on October 6, 2017 that it will revoke certain sanctions with respect to Sudan and the Government of Sudan, effective October 12, 2017, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13761, as amended by E.O. 13804. The Office of Foreign Assets Control is publishing new Frequently Asked Questions regarding this revocation, as well as a new general license authorizing certain transactions pursuant to the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000.

The State Department has issued a statement and a report with respect to this revocation of sanctions.