KHARTOUM, SUDAN | Xinhua | Sudan’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denounced as “unjust” the sanctions imposed by the European Union on Sudanese economic institutions. “The sanction operation, which is especially directed against (Sudan’s) national institutions, will not help achieve peace,” the ministry said in a statement. The ministry further said …
Read More »Opposition applauds US for sanctions on prisons boss
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition welcomed the sanctions recently imposed by the United States government on the Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija. Last week, Byabashaija was sanctioned by the US Department of Treasury over allegations of torture of prisoners. Addressing journalists on Monday, the Leader of …
Read More »US government announces more sanctions for Ugandan officials
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced sanctions against current and former Ugandan officials who committed human rights abuses against opposition leaders and other groups including homosexuals. “After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed …
Read More »Private sector hopes to overcome US, World Bank warnings on trade
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The private sector in Uganda views the statement on sanctions made by the West against Uganda as a barrier that will be overcome. The latest statements came from the US government in form of an advisory to its business people doing business in Uganda, …
Read More »Shooting oneself in the foot
How Western threats of sanctions are bad for the struggle for the rights of homosexuals in Uganda THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Last month, Uganda passed the most draconian and barbaric anti-homosexual law in the world. The law has a death sentence for some acts of homosexuality but does not …
Read More »Japan announces further sanctions on Russia
Tokyo, Japan | Xinhua | The Japanese government on Friday announced further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on exports, more asset freezes as well as payment restrictions on Russian individuals and entities. The Japanese government will ban exports to 80 Russian entities including several military and tech-related companies, which will …
Read More »Anti-homosexuality bill: US says Uganda could face sanctions
Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The United States, a leading funder of Uganda’s healthcare sector, has warned that passing of the Anti-Homosexuality bill will not only reverse gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but also impinge upon universal human rights and damage the country’s reputation. The US says …
Read More »Russian economy proves resilient despite Western sanctions: Putin
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | The Russian economy has withstood Western sanctions and performed “much stronger than the West believed,” President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. “We have ensured the stability of the economic situation, protected citizens, saved jobs, prevented market shortages, including essential goods, and supported the financial system and …
Read More »Iran slams EU for continuing Trump’s sanctions against Tehran
Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iranian foreign minister has criticized the European Union (EU) for continuing the sanctions policy that former U.S. President Donald Trump had implemented against Tehran, saying it proves the bloc’s continued use of double standards. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a phone call with EU …
Read More »EU proposes 10th sanctions package against Russia
Brussels, Belgium | Xinhua | The European Commission proposed a tenth package of sanctions against Russia and Iranian drone suppliers, and banning Moscow from acquiring advanced technology, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. The proposed export bans worth over 11 billion euros (11.75 billion U.S. dollars) will target …
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