Source: winbuzzer.com GitHub has explained the difficulties it faces in complying with US trade sanctions, as details of a UK-based developer being blocked In July, Microsoft-owned GitHub started blocking repositories of developers located in nations under U.S. trade sanctions. Since the initial complaint, more developers have said they have been affected. GitHub had kept quiet on its exact reasoning but has now offered an explanation. Previously, the company said it was doing “no more than what is required” under U.S. trade law.