OFSI sanctions listing
Michael Makue LOWETH
Michael Makue LOWETH is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the South Sudan programme, listed on 03/02/2018. (1) Acting Governor of Southern Leich State (2) Government Spokesperson (3) Minister for Information and Broadcasting (4) Minister of Information, Broadcast, Telecommunication and Postal Services. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, (1) Kenya (2) South Sudan (3) Sudan nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):SSU0001. (UK Statement of Reasons):Michael Makuei Leuth has held the position of Minister for Information and Broadcasting since 2013 and has been the public spokesman for the government delegation to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) peace talks. Makuei has obstructed the political process in South Sudan, in particular by obstructing the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS) of August 2015 through inflammatory public statements and obstructing the work of the ARCSS Joint Monitoring Evaluation Committee and the establishment of the ARCSS Transitional Justice Institutions. He has also obstructed the operations of the UN's Regional Protection Force (RPF). Makuei is also responsible for serious violations of human rights, including restrictions on freedom of expression. Since the Revitalised ARCSS was signed (R-ARCSS) in September 2018, Makuei has continued to undermine the prospects for peace in South Sudan. (Gender):Male
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — South Sudan |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | South Sudan |
| Date listed | 03/02/2018 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:13610 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | (1) Acting Governor of Southern Leich State (2) Government Spokesperson (3) Minister for Information and Broadcasting (4) Minister of Information, Broadcast, Telecommunication and Postal Services |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 00/00/1947 |
| Place of birth | South Sudan |
| Nationality / country | (1) Kenya (2) South Sudan (3) SudanSouth Sudan |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:13610 |
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