# EU bans Sudanese gold imports to cut off war funding

The European Union has imposed a ban on gold imports from Sudan, aiming to stop the flow of money that fuels the country's civil war. The measure targets a key source of revenue for armed groups involved in the conflict. This sanctions step is significant as it seeks to disrupt the financial backbone of the warring parties.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3e3nqwr5do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:32:49 GMT