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Switzerland bans trade in Sudanese gold, aligning with EU sanctions

The Swiss Federal Council has banned the trade, purchase, and import of gold originating in Sudan, aligning its policy with European Union sanctions. Swiss authorities cited continued concern over the humanitarian situation in Sudan as the basis for the decision. The specific enforcement mechanisms and full timeline for implementation were not detailed in the reports.

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WhereSwitzerland
47.079, 8.067 ±400 km
First reported43 days ago
Published2026-09-12 07:24 UTC
Sources3
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Reports3Independent tellings3
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Global Event Monitor. Switzerland bans trade in Sudanese gold, aligning with EU sanctions. 2026-09-12T07:24:23.911Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:2033. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-11/switzerland-joins-eu-sanctions-on-sudan-gold-trade-bfdcf3c8

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