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United States Considering Targeted Sanctions On Sudan

United States Department of State (Washington, DC)
DOCUMENT
June 26, 2004
Posted to the web June 28, 2004
Washington, DC
The State Department said June 25 that the United States is considering
imposing "targeted sanctions" on Sudan in light of atrocities committed by the
Jingaweit Militia leaders, and is pressing the government of Sudan "to take
immediate action to stop the Jingaweit."
The United States has already in place "significant sanctions" on Sudan, but is
considering "targeted sanctions, such as visa restrictions and financial
sanctions against individuals," the State Department added.
Following is the State Department's answer to question taken at the June 25
regular State Department briefing:
Taken Question from the June 25, 2004 Briefing
Consideration of Sanctions for Jingaweit Militia Leaders in Sudan
Question: Who are the 7 Sudanese officials associated with the Jingaweit who
were identified by Ambassador Prosper in his testimony yesterday? What
sanctions are being imposed on them and what other sanctions are being looked
at with regard to Sudanese officials?
Answer: We have credible reports from non-governmental organizations that the
following individuals are leaders of the Jingaweit and bear responsibility for
atrocities committed by the Jingaweit. We are seeking to verify this
information and to determine what other senior leaders bear responsibility:
Musa Hilal, Jingaweit Coordinator; Hamid Dawai, Jingaweit leader; Abdullah abu
Shineibat, Jingaweit leader; Omar Babbush, Jingaweit leader; Omada Saef,
Jingaweit leader; Ahmad Dekheir, Jingaweit leader; Ahmed Abu Kamasha, Jingaweit
leader.
We have pressed the Government of Sudan to take immediate action to stop the
Jingaweit and end the violence and atrocities. As you know, we already have
significant sanctions on Sudan. In addition, we are considering targeted
sanctions, such as visa restrictions and financial sanctions against
individuals.

   

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