This archive report was first published on 6 October 2019.
Published on October 6, 2019, Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has called for the country's removal from the US state sponsors of terrorism blacklist, citing its transformation into a source of stability in the region.
The listing, which dates back to 1993, restricts US companies from investing in Khartoum, despite the formation of a transition government after former President Omar al Bashir's ousting in April.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Hamdok reiterated that Sudan has never been a sponsor of terrorism and should be removed from the list to focus on peace building and reconciliation.
US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy Jr expressed sympathy for the calls, stating that the US views Sudan differently, but emphasized that there are legal issues tied to the removal process.
Hamdok's government has prioritized stopping the war, signing a peace agreement, and reviving the national economy, with foreign investments and rule of law being key components.
