Sudan: One step closer to removal from sanctions list From PR today (earlier part focusing on Covid-19 protection measures):
On a more positive note, the first Quarter of 2020 saw significant progress for Sudan in its path towards democracy and free elections in 2022 (See Company News Release dated Feb 24, 2020). Of note and importance, US Foreign Affairs Committee Leaders introduced legislation to the US Congress to support Sudan's democratic transition on March 5, 2020. The introduced Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability and Financial Transparency Act of 2020 (H.R. 6094) would support a civilian led democratic transition, promote accountability for human rights abuses and encourage fiscal transparency in Sudan. Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the Committee commented on the introduction of this legislation strategy:
"As the people of Sudan move forward on the uncertain path toward greater freedom and democracy, the United States should stand with them and support their aspirations. I am proud to introduce this measure that moves us towards a positive, constructive relationship between the United States and Sudan," said Chairman Engel. "This bipartisan bill is a declaration of Congress's support for the civilian-led transition's reform agenda, advancing what the people of Sudan accomplished during their revolution."
The introduction of this Legislation looks to bring Sudan one step closer to removal from the US list of State Sponsors of Terror and full participation in international trade and commerce.