First US Ambassador to Sudan in 25 Years Emphasizes Transition to Democracy

Source: Aljazeera published on 24 August 2022 an article titled “US Ambassador Arrives to Post in Sudan Following 25-year Freeze.”

The first US ambassador in 25 years, John Godfrey, arrived in Khartoum on 24 August. Upon arrival, he emphasized his goal of “supporting the Sudanese people’s aspirations to freedom, peace, justice, and a transition to democracy.” Over the past 25 years, the US embassy in Khartoum has been headed by a charge d’affaires.

Labels: Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, democracy, diplomacy, foreign policy, Sudan, US