This paper examines the possibilities of introducing restrictive measures on Sudan. It reviews existing mechanisms of targeted sanctions with a particular emphasis on EU sanctions. The first section of the paper looks at effectiveness and the current use of sanctions. The paper then continues to look at the possibilities of establishing of an oil - trust fund in Sudan with particular reference to the experiences of a similar mechanisms applied earlier on Iraq. The second part of the analysis looks at the lessons learnt when dealing with sanctions. The paper ends with a more explicit discussion on Sudan...Today there are several foreign companies operating in Sudan such as Gulf Petroleum, Total, Lundin Oil AB, and Petronas...