Makila James, deputy assistant secretary for East Africa and the Sudan, informed a U.S. House of Representatives hearing that if violence against the protestors continue in Khartoum, US may consider possible sanctions.she added that the option will be carefully studied to target the right people and could include visa sanctions or economic sanctions.
After the ouster of President Omar al-Bashir on April 11, Sudan’s ruling military and the opposition coalition have been clashing on the structure of a transitional government. US had clearly expressed its view that a unilateral military government would not be acceptable and lauded the efforts led by Ethiopia to mediate in the matter.
A distinguished US diplomat, Donald Booth, was appointed as special envoy for Sudan on June 10.US had imposed sanctions against Sudanunder Bashir over its alleged support for militant groups and the civil war in Darfur. Trade sanctions were lifted in 2017 but Sudan continues to be on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. which keeps it out from accessing funding from international lenders. Washington informed that Sudan will stay on the list until the military leaves power.
