U.S. imposes new sanctions against Sudan
Although this should have been done long ago, I’m proud of you Mr. president.
Written by GussPresident Bush on Tuesday ordered U.S. sanctions tightened against Sudan’s government for its refusal to stop the violence in the Darfur region.
In brief remarks, Bush followed through on a threat made six weeks ago to pursue tougher action against a government that he said was complicit in the bombing and rape of innocent civilians.
Bush directed Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to consult with Britain and other allies on pursuing new U.N. Security Council sanctions against Sudan.
He urged Sudan’s president to let international peacekeepers into Darfur.
Bush imposed unilateral punitive action against 31 companies and four individuals.
Violence has devastated Darfur since 2003.
Fighting by government-backed militias and rebel groups in the Darfur region of western Sudan has killed more than 200,000 people and driven about 2 million from their homes.
