The British government on July 16, 2026, imposed targeted sanctions on 11 individuals and entities suspected of facilitating the conflict gold trade and financial networks fueling the ongoing war in Sudan.
The new restrictions target businesses, facilitators, and procurement networks linked to both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
By restricting access to international markets, the British government aims to halt the flow of illicit resources used to purchase military hardware and fund prolonged combat operations across the country.
Targeting international shadow networks
The sanctions focus on Sudanese individuals and corporate entities operating internationally, specifically within key gold trading hubs in Dubai and Hong Kong.
