SUDAN INSIDERThis news summary is part of our Sudan Insider, a monthly newsletter providingnews and analysis on Sudan’s biggest stories. ……………………………..Sanctions decision postponedWhat happened…On July 11 President Trump decided to postpone lifting U.S. economic sanctions on Sudan, extending the decision to October, citing the need to take more time to assess the robust process. Last January, former U.S. President Barack Obama issued an executive order easing the 20-year Sudan sanctions on a probationary basis. In reaction Sudan’s President Bashir suspended the committee previously negotiating the lifting of sanctions with the US until October 12, the date for the postponed US decision. What it means…There is equally strong US political support to endorse and to reject the lifting of Sudan sanctions.