US lifts sanctions on Eritrea ‘to advance US regional interests’ in Red Sea

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea's governing party and the military.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:34:37 UTC.

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