SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Sudan Tribune - UAE reaffirms is continued economic support to Sudan

19/3/2020: Sudan Tribune - UAE reaffirms is continued economic support to Sudan

 Sudan Tribune reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed its continued support for the Sudanese government in overcoming its economic challenges.

 Sudan Tribune has previously reported on the suspension of a $3 billion aid package to Sudan by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, at the request of the US, who allegedly believed that the support benefits the military component of Sudan’s transitional government.

 However, Hamad Mohammed Humaid Al-Junaibi, UAE Ambassador to Sudan, said his country continues to support the Sudanese government and will fulfil the joint pledge with made with Saudi Arabia in April 2019.