The European Union has banned Sudanese gold imports, stating the multi-billion-dollar trade directly finances the civil war between the SAF and RSF.
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Key Facts
—EU Sanctions. On 13 July 2026, the EU banned the purchase, import, or transfer of Sudanese gold and restricted mining chemicals.
—War Financing. The SAF earned roughly $1.6 billion and the RSF about $1 billion from gold in 2024, making it the primary revenue source for both sides.
—The UAE Nexus. The UAE purchased over 99% of Sudan’s official gold exports in 2023, acting as the central hub for both legal and smuggled bullion.
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