Receipt of Funds for Resolution of Certain Claims Against Sudan

You are subscribed to Collected Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Receipt of Funds for Resolution of Certain Claims Against Sudan 03/31/2021 08:35 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State We are pleased to announce that the United States received the $335 million provided by Sudan to compensate victims of the 1998 bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania and the USS Cole in 2000 as well as the 2008 killing of USAID employee John Granville. Achieving compensation for these victims has been a top priority for the Department of State.  We hope this aids them in finding some resolution for the terrible tragedies that occurred.  Last week, the Department transmitted to Congress the Secretary's certification restoring Sudan's sovereign immunities pursuant to the Sudan Claims Resolution Act enacted last December.  We appreciate Sudan's constructive efforts over the past two years to work with us to resolve these long-outstanding claims.  With this challenging process behind us, U.S.-Sudan relations can start a new chapter.  We look forward to expanding our bilateral relationship and to continuing our support for the efforts of the civilian-led transitional government to deliver freedom, peace, and justice to the Sudanese people.  Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.    Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520