During October on the  American English at State Facebook page  our theme will be Cultural Heritage and Cultural Exchange. On the  American English for Educators Facebook page  our theme will be Culturally Inclusive Teaching. On the  Teacher’s Corner  Facebook group our theme will be The Sustainable Classroom: Building a Better Future as Environmental Stewards. Feel free to download our graphics and use them on your U.S. Government associated Facebook pages. …

The Troika (the United States, United Kingdom and Norway) expresses its strong support for Sudan’s transition and rejects any attempts to derail or disrupt the Sudanese people’s efforts to establish a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous future.  The civilian and military components – and indeed all political actors – should work together to prevent threats to …

Troika Envoys visit Khartoum following the launch of Prime Minister Hamdok’s new initiative and Sudan’s achievement on key economic benchmarks The Special Envoys to Sudan and South Sudan from the United Kingdom, Norway and the United States (the Troika) visited Khartoum 4-6 July. This visit followed the launch of Prime Minister Hamdok’s initiative to achieve …

For Immediate Release Friday, October 30, 2020 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov Today, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced an additional $60 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to severe flooding in the Republic of Sudan. With this new funding, USAID will work with non-governmental organizations and international partners …

Secretary Pompeo: Excellent visit to Khartoum and thankful to my Sudanese counterparts for substantive discussions. Thanks to the talented and dedicated team at U.S.Embassy Khartoum for helping make today a success.

April 27, 2020 The story of U.S. leadership in the global battle against COVID-19 is a story of days, months, and decades. Every day, new U.S. technical and material assistance arrives in hospitals and labs around the world. These efforts, in turn, build on a decades-long foundation of American expertise, generosity, and planning that is …

KHARTOUM—The United States Government has committed nearly $13.7 million to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in Sudan, with nearly $5.7 million of additional funding added to $8 million announced on March 27. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the United States is providing life-saving support by coordinating with the Government of …

Last Tuesday, CDA Shukan and Mission Director Pataki toured a Relief International health clinic and nutrition center inside of Zam Zam IDP Camp.  USAID Sudan  has provided funding to RI since 2005. USAID is providing $356 million in humanitarian assistance to Sudan in 2019. This assistance supports food security, health, water, cash and humanitarian coordination. Check out …

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CDA Brian Shukan underlined U.S. support for Sudan’s civilian-led government and transition to democracy with Caretaker Governor of North Darfur State Major General Malik Khogali. They also        discussed the peace process and humanitarian needs in Darfur.

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson June 12, 2019 The Department has appointed Ambassador Donald Booth as Special Envoy for Sudan. Ambassador Booth will lead U.S. efforts to support a political solution to the current crisis that reflects the will of the Sudanese people. The Special Envoy is accompanying Assistant Secretary Tibor Nagy to meetings …

  February 26, 2019                                                                                                               For Immediate release     The Troika (the United Kingdom, United States and Norway) and Canada remain deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan.   In particular, President Bashir’s recent decisions to declare a national State of Emergency, to appoint military and security members to senior government positions, and to issue …

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Khartoum, Sudan – The United States Embassy in Sudan is deeply concerned by the continued arrests and detentions of hundreds of political leaders, activists and ordinary citizens, many of whom are being held in inhumane and degrading conditions, and without access to lawyers or family. The United States believes in every Sudanese’s right to enjoy …

August 28, 2017 Governor’s Office North Darfur State, Sudan Administrator Green: I wish to offer my sincere thank you to all of you, in particular to the Governor, for the very warm welcome today. My visit here to North Darfur today not only demonstrates USAID’s continuing concern and support for the people of Sudan, but …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release July 20, 2017 STATEMENT BY SPOKESPERSON HEATHER NAUERT Dialogue and Counterterrorism Cooperation with Sudan The United States welcomes the recent announcements by the Governments of Sudan and Saudi Arabia underscoring Sudan’s commitment to sustain positive dialogue with the United States and to continue collective …

The Administration Extends Sudan Sanctions Review Period Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC Today, the President issued an Executive Order (E.O.) extending the review period established by E.O. 13761 of January 13, 2017, which set forth criteria for the revocation of certain sanctions on Sudan. The President’s E.O. extends the review period for an additional …

October 8, 2016 For Immediate Release Statement by John Kirby, Spokesperson Sudan’s National Dialogue General Conference The United States notes the Government of Sudan’s intention to hold a General Conference on October 10 to review the progress made by National Dialogue participants. While we acknowledge that the conference will recognize the contributions of the different …

September 28, 2016, For Immediate Release Embassy of the United States of America Khartoum, Sudan Public Affairs Section The U.S. Department of State hosted a conference in New York on September 19, 2016, in which representatives from State, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of …

For Immediate Release; August 28, 2016 Embassy of the United States of America Khartoum, Sudan Public Affairs Section U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson The U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, Ambassador Donald Booth, will visit Sudan from August 28 to September 1. In addition to his official meetings in Khartoum, …

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July 2, 2016 On June 29 and 30, Special Envoy Donald Booth visited Khartoum and engaged with government officials on a range of issues, including the political negotiations to end the conflicts, the National Dialogue, and implementation of a cessation of hostilities. He also met with the leadership of the United Nations African Union Hybrid …

April 26, 2015 | Khartoum, Sudan Over the past two days, I had the opportunity to meet with a wide range of people from Sudanese society, including government officials, students, entrepreneurs, and representatives from civil society and international organizations. It is clear that Sudan’s ability to ensure that women and girls are protected and empowered …

April 9, 2016 The United States expresses serious concern regarding the Government of Sudan’s plans to conduct a referendum on April 11-13 over the political future of Darfur. If held under current rules and conditions, a referendum on the status of Darfur cannot be considered a credible expression of the will of the people of …

April 8, 2016 The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) supports the efforts of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) to create a Roadmap Agreement for ending conflict in Sudan. While we welcome the Government of Sudan’s signing of the Roadmap agreement, we urge the government to clarify its commitments regarding …

El Fasher, Sudan | March 3, 2016 A delegation from the United States Embassy in Khartoum, led by Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) a.i. Benjamin Moeling, completed a successful visit to North Darfur on March 3. The delegation met with a wide range of individuals and organizations in El Fasher, including the Wali, local government and security …

November 19, 2015 KHARTOUM—Action on Disability and Development (ADD) International, an organization based in the United Kingdom that works for independence, equality and opportunity for people with disabilities living in poverty, today launched a new program in Sudan with its first-ever grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID awarded the organization …

  October 29, 2015 Khartoum, Sudan – The United States Embassy in Khartoum welcomes Sudan’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of countries with strategic deficiencies in their legal and regulatory framework for combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. During the FATF’s plenary meeting on October 21-23, 2015, the organization …

October 20, 2015 Media Note Khartoum, Sudan – During an October 18-October 20 UN/OCHA multi-donors’ Mission to Sudan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Catherine Wiesner and USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance Bob Leavitt – together with the international donor delegation – met with Sudanese …

September 29, 2015 The United States welcomes the Sudan Revolutionary Front’s statement of September 15, 2015, including its commitment to a six-month cessation of hostilities. This statement follows the Government of Sudan’s announcement in August of a unilateral two month cessation of hostilities. We urge botxasrae tpaeiaoioo eaeiarap hmonth cessation of hostilities and to begin …

August 29, 2015 Khartoum, Sudan – My delegation and I completed our visit to Sudan on August 29. We engaged the Government of Sudan on the full range of issues that frame our bilateral relationship. My visit also included constructive discussions with civil society representatives, business leaders, political parties, humanitarian actors, and other Sudanese citizens. …

These annual reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department of State submits annual reports on all countries receiving assistance and all UN member states to the U.S. Congress in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act …

June 29, 2015 Each year, over 8 million Muslims celebrate Ramadan in the United States at the same time the Sudanese are celebrating. In the spirit of celebrating our common ties, U.S. Embassy Khartoum staff distributed over 85 Ramadan food packages to its Sudanese neighbors living near U.S. Embassy grounds. Food packages included items such …

June 1, 2015 Khartoum, Sudan — The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed an agreement on Sunday with DAL Food to provide locally sourced, pasteurized milk to 5000 malnourished school children in Red Sea State, as part of a public-private partnership to improve education and nutrition through dairy distribution. DAL Dairy …

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Jerry Lanier and World Food Program (WFP) Deputy Country Director Margot Van Der Velden welcomed to Port Sudan the Liberty Grace, a ship carrying 47,500 metric tons of sorghum from the U.S. state of Texas. This donation from the U.S. Agency for International Development is enough to feed 1.8 million internally displaced …

May 6, 2015 Members of the United States Embassy in Khartoum participated in a Community Health Day on May 2 in Kalakla. The event was sponsored by the Abd Elaal Elidrissi Organization for Self Rehabilitation – a non-profit group formed in 2008 to support the psychological needs of homeless people, persons with addictions, and/or those …

May 2, 2105 U.S. Embassy Khartoum participated in a Community Health Day on May 2. The event was sponsored by the Abd Elaal Elidrissi Organization for Self Rehabilitation – a non-profit group formed in 2008 to support the psychological needs of homeless people, persons with addictions, and/or those at-risk for taking their own lives. The …

April 20, 2015 The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Begin Text: The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) regret the Government of Sudan’s failure to create a free, fair, and conducive elections …

March 24, 2015 The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States ofAmerica, the United Kingdom, and Norway. Begin Text: The members of the Troika (the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway) continue to support aprocess of National Dialogue in Sudan. A comprehensive and inclusive National Dialogue …

March 2, 2015 Khartoum, Sudan – The United States is fighting malnutrition in Sudan through an innovative partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and a local peanut processing facility that produces a product used to treat severe acute malnutrition in children under age five. In Sudan, more than 2 million children need nutrition …

Media Note February 11, 2015 The State Department on February 9-10 hosted Sudanese Presidential Assistant Ibrahim Ghandour in Washington, D.C. The dialogue included ways to advance a more frequent and substantive exchange about our respective interests and concerns in the region, including ways to achieve a sustainable peace in Sudan