SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Reuters - U.S. to consider sanctions in case of more Sudan violence

25/6/19: Reuters - U.S. to consider sanctions in case of more Sudan violence, by Patricia Zengerle

 Reuters reports that Makila James, deputy assistant secretary for East Africa and the Sudans, told a US House of Representatives hearing that Washington was considering all options, including possible sanctions, if there was more violence after a deadly assault on protesters in Khartoum early this month.

 James said the sanctions could include visa sanctions or economic sanctions. “We want to use the right tool and we want to target the right people,” she said.

 James also told the House Foreign Affairs Africa subcommittee that Washington believes the best possible outcome in Sudan is an agreement between the military authorities and the opposition Declaration of Freedom and Change.

 James added that Saudi Arabia and the UAE had told US officials they want a civilian-led transitional government, because anything else would lead to broader regional instability.