The US has removed sanctions on the Eritrean Defense Forces. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The information was published on the official website of the US Treasury Department. The decision to lift the sanctions was made public on September 18, 2026.
According to Reuters, this step signifies the cancellation of previously imposed restrictions on the Eritrean Defense Forces. According to information on the US Treasury website, the relevant records have been updated.
Additional details regarding the lifting of sanctions have not yet been published. Official comments have also not been provided.
It is worth noting that this decision may reflect a change in US policy toward Eritrea. However, specific reasons and subsequent steps by official bodies have not been explained.