US freezes aid to Sudan in response to military takeover
The Biden administration urged Sudan’s military to reinstate the civilian-led government, threatening an end to much-needed assistance.
The United States is freezing $700 million in financial assistance to Sudan after the country’s military dissolved the government and arrested top civilian leaders, including Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok.
The Biden administration condemned the military takeover on Monday and urged its leaders to reverse course.
“Military officials should immediately release and ensure the safety of detained political actors, fully restore the civilian-led transitional government, and refrain from any violence against protesters,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters during a press briefing on Monday.
Sudanese security forces struck before dawn on Monday morning, surrounding the homes of top government officials and arresting them.
