U.S.: Government Lifts Sanctions Against Sudan

Sudan's improved relationship with the West is becoming more concrete. On Oct. 6, the United States formally lifted partial sanctions on Sudan. The decision follows Sudanese efforts to work more closely with the United States on issues such as counterterrorism and human rights. Shortly before leaving office in January 2017, former President Barack Obama initiated a partial lifting of sanctions on Sudan. In July, U.S. President Donald Trump decided to delay the decision to permanently lift the sanctions against Sudan until October....