Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
Vol. 4 Num 345 Thu. May 20, 2004  
   
International


US removes Sudan from rogue list


The United States has removed Sudan from the list of states sponsoring terrorism for its cooperation in tackling the menace. "US is taking Sudan off the list of State sponsors of terror because of its cooperation in this regard," State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said.

However, Boucher has criticized Sudan for its lack of cooperation in permitting international food supplies to reach Darfur, where the government is fighting the local population.

He said that the Sudanese "have been playing games" and denying permits to humanitarian workers to help the people of Darfur.