SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Multiple sources – US restores diplomatic relations with Sudan, plans to exchange ambassadors

5/12/2019: Multiple sources – US restores diplomatic relations with Sudan, plans to exchange ambassadors

• Sudan Tribune

• Reuters

• Radio Dabanga

• Wall Street Journal, by Jessica Donati

The United States plans to boost diplomatic relations with Sudan by exchanging ambassadors for the first time in 23 years, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. 

The US State Department issued a statement saying that the Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale expressed unwavering US support for Sudan’s democratic transition, during a meeting with Prime Minister Hamdok which also discussed “cooperative efforts that can accelerate progress in bringing definitive peace between the government and Sudan’s armed opposition groups.”