Switzerland Bans Gold Imports From Sudan, Including Indirect Purchases
The move aligns Switzerland with EU sanctions imposed in mid-July and is significant given the country's role as the world's top gold trading hub, according to RFI.
Switzerland banned the purchase and import of gold originating from Sudan, aligning itself with sanctions the European Union imposed in mid-July, RFI reported.
The decision is significant because Switzerland is the world's leading gold trading hub, according to the report.
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- La Suisse interdit les importations d'or du Soudan, même indirectes — RFI — Français
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