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September 19, 2026

US Lifts Sanctions on Eritrea's Ruling Party and Military

  • The U.S. lifted sanctions imposed in 2021 due to humanitarian concerns during the Tigray conflict.
  • Sanctions were removed against Eritrean officials, including key financial official Hagos Ghebrehiwet, and the Red Sea Trading Corporation.
  • Eritrean officials welcomed the decision, stating the previous sanctions caused significant harm to the country.

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