The most dangerous clauses in the “Engaging in Peace in Sudan” bill passed yesterday by the US House of Representatives were removed

The US House of Representatives passed the Sudan Engagement in Peace Act (HR1939) yesterday evening (Tuesday). According to informed sources, the most dangerous clauses in the bill, which concerned delegitimizing the Sudanese government and not recognizing its representation at the United Nations or diplomatic missions, were completely removed.

The sources, speaking to the “Al-Muhaqqiq” news website, added that the remaining clauses in the bill did not deviate from the general pattern of previous congressional resolutions on Sudan, and are largely inspired by the provisions of the 2002 Sudan Peace Act.

The information indicated that the bill still faces a long legislative process before it can be signed by President Trump and enter into force.

It is worth noting that the bill was passed with bipartisan support (Republican and Democratic) within the House Foreign Affairs Committee a month ago. It includes a number of important provisions and resolutions, including support for a comprehensive dialogue aimed at establishing a civilian government, imposing sanctions on the Rapid Support Forces, expanding the arms embargo to cover all of Sudan, supporting ceasefire monitoring, identifying foreign entities violating the arms embargo, supporting justice and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law, and pursuing strategies for Sudan that include facilitating an inclusive political process representing civil society and facilitating humanitarian assistance throughout Sudan.