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Iran (1979)
Reason for sanctions: Hostage crisis. Impact: Freeze of Iranian assets and deterioration of Iran-US relations.
Myanmar (2021)
Reason for sanctions: Military coup. Impact: Economic downturn, political instability, strained international relations.
Eritrea (2009)
Reason for sanctions: Supporting terrorist groups and undermining peace with Ethiopia. Impact: Economic isolation, worsened human rights situation, military conscription.
Iraq (1990)
Reason for sanctions: Invasion of Kuwait. Impact: Economic collapse, humanitarian crisis, weakened military capabilities.
Libya (2011)
Reason for sanctions: Human rights violations during civil war. Impact: Asset freeze, decreased oil export revenues, and eventual overthrow of Gaddafi.
Cuba (1960)
Reason for sanctions: Expropriation of American assets and alignment with the Soviet Union. Impact: Stagnant economy, reliance on subsidies from allies, deterred foreign investment.
South Africa (1986)
Reason for sanctions: Apartheid policies. Impact: Weakened economy, pressured government for reform, eventual end to apartheid.
Yugoslavia (1998)
Reason for sanctions: Human rights abuses during the Kosovo conflict. Impact: Economically crippled, fueled resistance, and contributed to the fall of Milosevic.
Afghanistan (1999)
Reason for sanctions: Taliban regime's human rights abuses and harboring of terrorists. Impact: Economic isolation, aggravated internal conflict.
Pakistan (1998)
Reason for sanctions: Nuclear weapons testing. Impact: Financial restrictions, setback in international relations, impact on military spending.
Belarus (2020)
Reason for sanctions: Election fraud and political repression. Impact: Economic distress, deteriorated relations with the EU and USA, and increased alliance with Russia.
Serbia (1992)
Reason for sanctions: Role in the Yugoslav Wars. Impact: Severe economic contraction, political isolation, fuel shortages.
North Korea (2006)
Reason for sanctions: Nuclear weapons program. Impact: Hindered economic development, but the regime maintained power.
Libya (1986)
Reason for sanctions: State-sponsored terrorism. Impact: Isolated from the international community, decreased oil revenue, economic struggles.
Central African Republic (2013)
Reason for sanctions: Political instability and conflict. Impact: Aggravated humanitarian crisis, crippled economy, delayed political processes.
Haiti (1991)
Reason for sanctions: Military coup d'etat. Impact: Worsened economy, increased poverty, led to a humanitarian crisis.
Zimbabwe (2002)
Reason for sanctions: Human rights abuses and election fraud. Impact: Economic decline, hyperinflation, and increased poverty.
Nigeria (1993)
Reason for sanctions: Military coup and human rights violations. Impact: Strained international relations, economic difficulties, suppression of political freedoms.
Zambia (1993)
Reason for sanctions: Human rights concerns and political corruption. Impact: Economic hardship, pressured political reforms, eventual return to multiparty democracy.
Lebanon (2020)
Reason for sanctions: Corruption and financial mismanagement. Impact: Deepened economic crisis, political fragmentation, public protests.
Mali (2012)
Reason for sanctions: Coup d'etat and territorial conflicts. Impact: Compounded economic problems, disrupted governance, increased security concerns.
Panama (1988)
Reason for sanctions: Drug trafficking and anti-democratic actions by Noriega. Impact: Economic crisis, deteriorated infrastructure, US invasion in 1989.
Syria (2011)
Reason for sanctions: Human rights abuses during civil war. Impact: Worsened economy, disrupted oil exports, increased domestic strife.
Russia (2022)
Reason for sanctions: Invasion of Ukraine. Impact: International companies ceased operations in Russia, ruble devaluation, and restricted access to financial markets.
DR Congo (2000)
Reason for sanctions: Conflict, human rights abuses, and instability. Impact: Impeded mineral exports, aggravated conflict, prolonged instability.
Venezuela (2017)
Reason for sanctions: Human rights abuses and undermining of democracy. Impact: Worsened economic crisis, increased political isolation, hyperinflation.
Sudan (1997)
Reason for sanctions: Human rights violations, terrorism support. Impact: Restricted financial and trade transactions, hampered oil industry, impeded economic growth.
Ivory Coast (2004)
Reason for sanctions: Civil war and human rights abuses. Impact: Reduced foreign investment, disrupted cocoa industry, political instability.
Somalia (1992)
Reason for sanctions: Civil war and humanitarian crisis. Impact: Hindered aid efforts, prolonged conflict, and factional division.
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