Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir Extends Ceasefire With Rebels To The End Of The Year As The US Lifts 20-Year-Old Sanctions

Sudan has announced that it will extend the ceasefire with the rebels in Kordofan and Blue Nile regions until the end of the year. The announcement comes shortly after the United States lifted most of the 20-year-old sanctions that it had imposed on Sudan crediting the decision to the commitment and progress in conflict resolution....