Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Michael Makuei LUETH
Aliases
Michael MAKUEI; Michael Makwei LUETH; Michael Makuei Lueth MAKUEI
Position
Minister of Information and Broadcasting; Minister of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunication and Postal Services; Government Spokesperson
Nationality
South Sudan; Sudan; Kenya
DoB
1947
Address
Juba, South Sudan
Official reason
Martin Elia Lomuro (Lomuro), along with Michael Makuei Lueth, whom OFAC sanctioned in September 2017, were reportedly instrumental to Kiir’s initial unwillingness to sign a peace agreement in August 2015.
Other Information
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm857
Date of listing
2017-09-06
Program information
Authority
US
Program
South Sudan Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 558; Executive Order 13664
Regime
OFAC country specific
Target State
South Sudan
Measures
Blocking Property, Suspending Entry
Official Information
On July 1, 2014, OFAC issued the South Sudan Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 558 (79 FR 37190, July 1, 2014) (the “Regulations”), to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13664 of April 3, 2014, “Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to South Sudan” (79 FR 19283, April 7, 2014), pursuant to authorities delegated to the Secretary of the Tr...
Additional Details
SDN
Program URL
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/18/2023-10427/south-sudan-sanctions-regulations