U.S. Lifts Sudan’s Terror-Sponsor Listing After 27 Years
- Premier hails potential economic benefits for African nation
- Step comes after Sudan in October agreed to recognize Israel
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The U.S. rescinded Sudan’s almost three-decade designation as a state sponsor of terror, paving the way for the North African country to rejoin the global community and boost its ravaged economy.
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the move in a statement, congratulating “the members of the civilian-led transitional government for their courage in advancing the aspirations of the citizens they serve.”