The phrase ‘sanctions have been imposed’ frequently features when countries are at the centre of a big news story.
Recently we’ve mentioned that some of Niger’s neighbours brought in sanctions after the military takeover.
And the warring parties in Sudan have faced sanctions from the UK since the conflict started there.
They are seen by some countries as a ... Show More
Aug 20
Focus on Africa: Increased concerns over missing Ethiopia journalists
Two prominent journalists in Ethiopia, Abdulsemed Mohammed and Yonas Amare, have been missing for more than a week after being abducted by what reports say, were men wearing masks and military uniforms. There has been no news about their whereabouts but their disappearances have ... Show More
27m 44s
Sep 2022
Six months of Russian sanctions: the real impact
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, a wide range of sanctions has been imposed by western countries. Sanctions are penalties imposed by one country on another, to stop it acting aggressively, or breaking international law.
We’re joined by David Uren - an economic analyst and commen ... Show More
21m 57s
Mar 2022
Que sont les sanctions européennes ?
Pendant les prochains mois, “Maintenant, vous savez” s’associe au le Bureau en France du Parlement européen, avec une série d’épisodes dédiés à l'Europe pour décrypter les mots qui font l'actualité européenne.
Que sont les sanctions européennes ?
En réaction à la guerre lancée pa ... Show More
4m 37s
Aug 2022
Money Talks: Who is winning the sanctions war?
At the outset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the West united to impose unprecedented sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s regime. Six months on, a furious debate has erupted about the true state of Russia’s economy, which has so far defied the gloomiest predictions.. So is the West lo ... Show More
38m 58s