Eritrea Faces Diluted UN Sanctions Resolution in December Vote

Eritrea, one of the world’s poorest economies, faces additional sanctions at the United Nations as mining companies are told to exercise greater “vigilance” in doing business with the African nation.

UN member states “shall undertake appropriate measures to promote the exercise of vigilance” in their dealings with Eritrea’s mining industry, according to a copy of the draft resolution, which adds to 2009 sanctions that included an asset freeze and a travel ban on government leaders.