These sanctions are targeting Sudan’s war economy and they will shine a light on those who seek to profit from these illegal shadow networks.
Yvette Cooper: “These sanctions are targeting Sudan’s war economy and they will shine a light on those who seek to profit from these…”
On the recordJuly 16, 2026
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Yvette Cooper
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
On the purpose of the sanctions
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