BREAKING: The White House announced that it will levy sanctions against those 'who are perpetuating the violence' in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by a cease-fire agreement.
The Treasury Department said in a statement that four companies are being designated: Al Junaid Multi Activities Co. Ltd.
On Wednesday, heavy shelling near a market in a neighborhood in the south of the Sudanese capital of Khartoum killed at least 17 civilians, the Sudan Doctor’s Syndicate said. “Once the forces make clear by their actions that they are serious about complying with the cease-fire, the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are prepared to resume facilitation of the suspended discussions,” the State Department said.
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