Economic
Sudan dollar freeze sparks economic crisis
Sudan implements a dollar freeze, halting dollar transactions and freezing foreign currency accounts, triggering panic and economic uncertainty.
Sudan's government has announced a sudden freeze on the US dollar, halting all dollar transactions and freezing foreign currency accounts to conserve hard currency reserves amidst a severe economic crisis. The move has led to long queues at banks and money exchanges, as individuals and businesses rush to withdraw or convert remaining dollars. The freeze is expected to severely impact imports, remittances, and business operations, further straining an economy already grappling with high inflation and currency depreciation. The government cited the need to stabilize foreign exchange markets and prevent capital flight as the rationale behind the decision.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Khartoum, Sudan
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 07:09 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source
- Reuters
- Source published dsate/time
- 2026-04-11 12:30 UTC
- Event date/time
- 2026-04-11
- Connected threats
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