US and EU sanctions have killed 38 million people since 1970
Summary
Research published in The Lancet Global Health estimates that sanctions imposed by the US and European Union (EU) have been linked to 38 million deaths from 1970 to 2021. These sanctions often target countries in the Global South and mainly result in death through malnutrition and lack of essential services. The study highlights that children and the elderly are the most affected by the consequences of these sanctions.Key Facts
- Sanctions by the US and EU are linked to an estimated 38 million deaths from 1970 to 2021.
- Over 60 countries in the Global South are currently under Western unilateral sanctions.
- The sanctions often result in malnutrition and shortages of clean water and medicine.
- In the 1990s, sanctions in Iraq led to significant health crises due to lack of basic necessities.
- The study indicates that more than half of the sanction-related deaths are children and the elderly.
- US sanctions aim to weaken targeted countries economically, as shown in historical documents.
- Control over vital economic systems and technologies amplifies the impact of these sanctions.
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