In a recent development, BNP Paribas, a French bank, is facing a lawsuit for allegedly assisting Sudan's previous dictatorship in carrying out the Darfur Genocide, as well as other abuses in Sudan and South Sudan. The lawsuit is a class action lawsuit filed in 2016 by refugees living in the US who had fled Darfur, South Sudan, and areas of central Sudan. The plaintiffs accuse BNP Paribas of financing the Sudanese government between 1997 and 2011, in direct violation of US sanctions. This is not the first time BNP Paribas has faced repercussions for violating US sanctions. In 2014, the bank pleaded guilty to conspiracy, falsifying business records, and money laundering, resulting in an 8.97 billion dollar fine imposed by the US Department of Justice. The current lawsuit adds to the legal challenges faced by BNP Paribas for its alleged involvement in human rights abuses.
This lawsuit against BNP Paribas adds another layer of accountability for the alleged assistance provided by the bank to Sudan's previous dictatorship in carrying out the Darfur Genocide. The lawsuit, filed by refugees in the US, accuses the bank of financing the Sudanese government in violation of US sanctions. BNP Paribas has previously faced legal consequences for violating US sanctions, pleading guilty to charges related to money laundering and conspiracy. The current lawsuit further highlights the bank's alleged involvement in human rights abuses and its potential liability for its actions.
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