The European Union has implemented a ban on the import of Sudanese gold and the export of specific mining chemicals to disrupt funding for the ongoing conflict and mitigate the humanitarian crisis. <\/p>\n
European Union foreign ministers adopted a ban on Monday prohibiting the trade of gold originating from Sudan. The measures are designed to restrict a primary source of financing for the ongoing war and increase pressure on those responsible for the escalation of a conflict that has caused one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n
Beyond the ban on purchasing, importing, and transferring gold, sanctions now cover the export of mercury and cyanide. These substances are widely utilized in gold mining and extraction processes.<\/p>\n
In addition to the gold embargo, the EU has prohibited the provision of technical assistance, brokerage services, and financial support. These restrictions are justified by the fact that gold has become a vital revenue stream sustaining the Sudanese conflict.<\/p>\n
The EU stated that by restricting trade in Sudanese gold and limiting access to mining chemicals, it aims to reduce the resources available to those responsible for perpetuating violence. Exceptions apply to mercury and cyanide intended for humanitarian purposes, public health emergencies, or disaster response.<\/p>\n
Civil war in Sudan has persisted since April 2023, sparked by a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). According to UN data, the fighting has displaced approximately 14 million people, with the organization labeling the situation the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.<\/p>\n
The European Union has condemned both sides of the conflict and imposed sanctions through a mechanism established in 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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