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Proclamation 6958

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Are Members or Officials of the Sudanese Government or Armed Forces

President Clinton suspended immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States for members and officials of the Sudanese government and Sudanese armed forces, citing Sudan's refusal to comply with UN Security Council Resolutions 1044 and 1054. The entry ban took effect immediately and was to remain until the Secretary of State determined it was no longer necessary.

Federal Register Open PDF 61 FR 60007

Impact dates

  1. Termination when Secretary of State determines no longer necessary

  2. Proclamation effective immediately

Key directives

  • Suspend entry of Sudanese government members, officials, and armed forces members as immigrants and nonimmigrants
  • Secretary of State to identify covered persons
  • Secretary of State authorized to implement via established procedures
  • Suspension effective immediately
  • Suspension remains until Secretary of State determines termination appropriate

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Entry suspension takes effect immediately upon signing (November 22, 1996)
  • Secretary of State authorized to implement and establish procedures

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State to identify covered persons (ongoing responsibility)

Long term

  • Suspension remains in effect indefinitely until Secretary of State terminates it

Risks & tensions

  • Indefinite duration creates uncertainty for affected individuals and diplomatic relations
  • Waiver authority in Section 2 is broad and discretionary, potentially creating inconsistency in application
  • UN official exception (Section 4) narrowly preserves only UN business entry, not broader diplomatic channels
Proclamation 6958: Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Are Members or Officials of the Sudanese Government or Armed Forces · Executive Orders