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U.S. bans Google Earth in Sudan

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Steve Bryant
Steve Bryant
Apr 23, 2007
1 minute read
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The United States does not allow Google Earth downloads in Sudan, says Ogle Earth. The reason: U.S. export controls and economic sanctions.

The news comes only a few days after Google added a new layer to Google Earth illustrating conflict areas in Sudan.

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