SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Multiple sources – US suspends $700 million in aid to Sudan after military coup

26/10/2021: Multiple sources – US suspends $700 million in aid to Sudan after military coup

• AP, by Matthew Lee

• AFP

• Bloomberg, by David Wainer

• Radio Dabanga

• New York Times, by Lara Jakes

The administration of US President Joe Biden suspended $700 million in financial assistance to Sudan following the military coup which US officials roundly condemned.

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the full amount of the aid package had been put on “pause” pending a review of the developments in Khartoum. The suspended aid was direct financial support intended to help Sudan transition to a fully civilian government. Price said additional US aid to Sudan could also be at risk, along with the broader relationship.

"The civilian-led transitional government should be immediately restored. It represents the will of the Sudanese people, as evidenced by the significant peaceful demonstrations of support on October 21st" Price said, referring to the Marches of the Millions.