The United States officially retired, this Monday, December 14, 2020, Sudan from its list of countries supporting terrorism. He had been there since 1993.
The announcement of the American embassy in Khartoum sounds like a relief for Sudan, which can now regain normal relations with the rest of the world, especially for trade and investments.
“The period of notification at the 45 -day congress expired, the Secretary of State has signed a notification canceling the designation of Sudan as a state supporting terrorism. The measure is effective from December 14, “said the US embassy.
President Donald Trump announced, on October 19, the withdrawal of Khartoum from this blacklist on October 19.
On October 23, the Sudanese authorities, while denying any “blackmail”, agreed, for their part, agreed to normalize their relations with Israel.
After the Sudanese announcement, Donald Trump notified the Sudan’s withdrawal from the Black List to the American Congress.