Opinion divided on Trump lifting Sudan sanctions

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir gives a press conference in the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum, on March 2, 2017. PHOTO | ASHRAF SHAZLY | AFP

There are strong indications that the US will lift all sanctions on Sudan with a view of encouraging reforms.

Experts on Sudan say the sanctions — which have been in place for 20 years — have not worked against President Omar al-Bashir’s administration.