SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Multiple sources - U.S. not ready to remove Sudan from sponsors of terrorism list

7/8/19: Multiple sources - U.S. not ready to remove Sudan from sponsors of terrorism list

• AFP

• Reuters, by Khalid Abdelaziz

David Hale - US State Department’s undersecretary for political affairs -  says that the US must resolve longstanding issues with Sudan before it can consider removing Sudan from the US’ list of state sponsors of terrorism.

 Arriving in Khartoum to meet with military and Forces of Freedom and Change leaders, Hale said “there’s a number of things we’re looking forward to engaging with a civilian-led government,” including human rights, religious freedom and counter-terrorism efforts, as well as “promoting internal peace, political stability and economic recovery.”

 Hale said that he discussed the importance of an independent investigation into the recent violence, and paid tribute to women’s role in the revolution, expressing hope that they would play a part in the transition to civilian-led government.

 He added that America is “fully committed helping Sudan transition to a civilian-led government reflecting the will of the people.”