Transfers of Defense Articles and Services in Support of Sudan Security Sector Transformation (SST) Program

This determination waives Arms Export Control Act prohibitions to allow U.S.-funded transfers of defense articles and services—including vehicles, communications equipment, training, and technical assistance—to support transforming the Sudan People's Liberation Army from a guerrilla force into a conventional military force. It assigns the Secretary of State responsibility for congressional consultation and reporting 15 days prior to specific exports.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 53543

Impact dates

Sep 12, 2006
Congressional consultation and report submission 15 days prior to permitting specific exports/transfers to proceed

Key directives

Waive AECA section 40 prohibitions for specified defense transfers
Assign Secretary of State functions under AECA section 40(g)(2) for congressional consultation
Require 15-day advance congressional notification for specific exports/transfers
Direct Secretary of State to report determination to Congress
Direct Secretary of State to arrange Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Waiver of AECA section 40 prohibitions takes effect
Determination published in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

Secretary of State must arrange Federal Register publication
Congressional reporting on specific exports/transfers with 15-day advance notice for each

Long term

Sustained security sector transformation program in Southern Sudan
Potential long-term military reform and force restructuring

Risks & tensions

Arms transfers to non-state/guerrilla forces carry proliferation and human rights risks
Post-conflict Sudan context raises questions about end-use monitoring
15-day congressional review provides limited oversight window for individual transfers