WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The United States will lift trade sanctions on Sudan in a shift of policy, the Obama administration announced.
An executive order released Thursday noted the Sudanese government's "positive actions over the last six months." The North African country has made improvements in humanitarian efforts, reduced military hostilities and cooperated with the United States on anti-terrorism efforts, the order says. The new U.S. strategy for Sudan, to be revealed Friday, calls for a lifting of sanctions, which will allow Sudan to purchase sorely needed items such as tractors and parts, as well as attract investment.