Sudan’s government issues new banknotes
The army-aligned government of Sudan has issued new banknotes in the areas it runs, reportedly in a bid to weaken its paramilitary rivals- but it is prompting extensive queues at banks, hindering trade and creating division, according to the AL-Monitor via AFP on January 22nd.
In a country which is dealing with war and famine, the exchange supplanted 500 and 1,000 Sudanese pound banknotes, which have a value of around $0.25 and $0.50 respectively, with new ones in a total of seven states.
The government said this decision was essential to “protect the national economy and combat criminal counterfeiters.” But it is reportedly problematic decision for many Sudanese people.
AL-Monitor via AFP
