Donald Trump says Sudan will be removed from terrorism list
President Donald Trump on Monday said Sudan will be
removed from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that would open
the door for the country to get the international loans and aid that are
essential for reviving its battered economy and rescue the country’s transition
to democracy.
The decision was contingent on Sudan following
through on its agreement to pay $335 million to US terror victims and families.
The announcement came after Treasury Secretary
Stephen Mnuchin was in Bahrain to cement the Gulf state’s recognition of
Israel.
Delisting Sudan from the state sponsors blacklist is
a key incentive for the Sudanese government to normalize relations with Israel.
Trump tweeted: “GREAT news! New government of Sudan,
which is making great progress, agreed to pay $335 MILLION to U.S. terror
victims and families. Once deposited, I will lift Sudan from the State Sponsors
of Terrorism list. At long last, JUSTICE for the American people and BIG step
for Sudan!"
