UN first imposed the sanctions (i.e. arms embargo, asset freezes and travel bans targeting especially the Eritrean political and military leadership) in 2009, as a consequence of Eritrea's armed disputes with its neighbouring countries and alleged support for al-Shabaab. The sanctions termination this November follows the gradual reconciliation between the countries as well as weakened evidence of Eritrea actually supporting al-Shabaab.

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