WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Outgoing US President Barack Obama revoked executive orders placing sanctions on Sudan, citing the country’s progress in ending military offenses and improving humanitarian aid, the White House said in a press release on Friday.
"I have determined that the situation that gave rise to the actions taken in those orders related to the policies and actions of the government of Sudan has been altered by Sudan's positive actions over the past 6 months," Obama stated. "I have determined that it is necessary to revoke sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order 13067 and to revoke Executive Order 13412 on July 12, 2017."
Obama explained Sudan has reduced offensive military activity and taken steps to improve humanitarian access throughout the country. Additionally, the government has increased cooperation with the United States on regional conflicts and terrorism.
The Treasury Department separately announced it would issue a general license authorizing transactions with Sudan and unblocking the property of individuals subject to US jurisdiction.
The United States first sanctioned Sudan in 1997, citing an extreme threat to US national security. The sanctions were expanded in 2006 over the conflict in Darfur.
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