EU Imposes Comprehensive Ban on Sudanese Gold Imports to Curb War Funding
The European Union announced a total ban on the purchase, import, and transfer of gold from Sudan on July 15, 2026. The sanctions also prohibit the export of mercury and cyanide used in gold mining operations. The EU stated the measures are designed to starve both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces of critical revenue, as illicit gold trade bankrolls the conflict and sustains the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Date: July 15, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: sanctions
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: AllAfrica