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Switzerland’s Federal Council announced restrictions on gold originating in Sudan on 9 September. Its statement said the measures would take effect on 10 September, aligning Switzerland with equivalent EU sanctions.
The announced restrictions cover purchasing, importing and transiting Sudanese gold, related services and financial assistance. They also prohibit selling or supplying certain chemicals used in gold mining and extraction to Sudan.
The government linked the action to concern about Sudan’s humanitarian situation and gold’s reported role as a conflict resource. The statement does not quantify the measures’ effect on mine output or exports.