August 15, 2020 (Khartoum) The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo affirmed that this decision reflects the Department of State’s commitment to work with Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and the
civilian-led transitional government, civil society, and others in their efforts to deliver the ultimate goal of the Sudanese people: “Freedom, peace, and justice.”
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, he said the visa restriction to the United States does not include all Sudanese, stressing at the same time that his country remains a firm supporter of the peaceful
democratic transition in Sudan.
Mike Pompeo, stated that it’s the Secretary of State responsibility to implement visa restrictions under the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 212(a)(3)(C) on individuals residing both inside and
outside Sudan who are believed to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have engaged, directly or indirectly, in undermining Sudan’s civilian-led transitional government’s efforts to implement the July
17, 2019, Political Agreement and August 17, 2019, Constitutional Declaration.
The American Secretary of State said the visa restrictions could include the immediate family members of these individuals, adding that the list is not publicly available; however, any application they
may submit for travel to the United States will be adjudicated according to established guidelines.