Sudan: A New U.S. Senate Bill Prohibits Loans or Aid to Sudan
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[Dabanga] Washington D.C. -- The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill on Wednesday directing US representatives at international financial institutions (such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund) to oppose providing loans or debt relief to the Sudanese government, except in cases of emergency humanitarian projects. The Prevention of External Aggression and Escalat
Washington D.C. — The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill on Wednesday directing US representatives at international financial institutions (such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund) to oppose providing loans or debt relief to the Sudanese government, except in cases of emergency humanitarian projects. The Prevention of External Aggression and Escalation of Conflict in Sudan Act of 2026 (or Peace in Sudan Act) also prohibits foreign aid for non-humanitarian purposes and forbids any financial support for developing the capacities of Sudanese government institutions or providing security and military assistance to the country.
