U.S. lifts sanctions targeting Eritrea's ruling party and the military

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Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel said the sanctions had been unwarranted and caused considerable damage to his country…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:57:27 UTC.

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