WASHINGTON/DUBAI/KHARTOUM - Despite over a year of negotiations, Sudan is facing a fresh obstacle to its removal from a U.S. terrorism list that has hindered its economy: a demand that it normalize relations with Israel, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Sudan’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism dates back to its toppled ruler Omar al-Bashir, and makes it difficult for its new transitional government to access desperately needed debt relief and foreign financing. “Sudan has completed all the necessary conditions,” a Sudanese official told Reuters on Thursday. “We expect to be removed from the list soon.” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a letter to Congress last week that the administration was looking to remove Sudan from the list in October.
“Sudan made clear to the American side that there is no relationship between removing Sudan from the terror list and exploring relations with Israel,” a Sudanese government source said, reiterating a message from Hamdok to Pompeo last month. Burhan and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a surprise meeting in Uganda earlier this year. Yet opening ties is sensitive, as Sudan was a staunch foe of Israel under Bashir and some parties in the transitional coalition oppose taking such a step.Even if a normalization deal is struck, the U.S.
“We want to ensure the passing of the immunity law so that we can put an end to the settlements matter,” the Sudanese official said.
Ironic that you have to normalise with a terrorist and Apartheid state to get your country removed from a terrorist list.. The hypocrisy of the US has no limits
So support Israel and you’ll no longer be categorized as a terrorist. Boycott them (because you’re sympathetic to the Palestinian struggle for statehood) and you’ll stay on the terrorist list.
Israil terorist devletidir
So Trump is running around, forcing everyone to let Israel dictate middle-eastern policy now? How does Shia and Sunni leadership feel about this?
Is there any international news platform that will just mention the demonstrations in Egypt for the 6th day in a row now?
Haha good luck with the orange man. If I were you I would pray he loses the election in nov. you might have a chance with Biden
Mossad s’étale comme une gangrène en Afrique
This is the name of the game ..
Kalyug is in its full swing
support israel, and all the worries associated with state sponsored terrorism will just...disappear?
Jewish...
Shouldn't that be left up to Sudan to decide if they want to have ties with Israel or not One thing has nothing to do with the other if they got rid of the so called terrorist Gov't.!!!! They ate the cake Sudan gave them and still want to have it.!!!!
And let the games begin...
US Terrorist!!? You need to be more Specific, before you Accusing!!!
Israel is definitely a terrorist country accordng to palestinian or syrian countries. Ironically, the Israelis stole lands from these 2 muslim countries, it then turns around to accuse them as the terrorist countries. Only devils love israel.
According to the South African Spy Cables, Avigdor Lieberman ran through Africa fomenting terrorism and dumping small arms, especially in the Sudan. The Israelis have blood on their hands in Darfur.
FreePalestine ya diks.
USA is bully 🙄
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