With Sudan's civil war entering its fourth year, the EU is expected to approve
new trade curbs on Sudan's gold sector on Monday under a Dutch-French
initiative. Measures reported include a ban on imports of Sudanese gold, bans on
sales of cyanide and mercury to Sudan, and restrictions to prevent re-exports of
Sudanese gold to the EU via third countries. The package is aimed at curbing an
industry that may fund the conflict; the EU has also imposed sanctions on
individuals linked to the fighting. The European Commission has not commented.
