This bill, the Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation in Sudan Act (PEACE in Sudan Act), directs U.S. officials to use diplomatic, financial, and legal tools to help end the war in Sudan and address related harms. It requires regular reports on: foreign governments and actors supporting the conflict; atrocities and other gross human rights violations since April 15, 2023; and financial assets held by armed actors. The Secretary of State must develop a comprehensive strategy to secure a ceasefire and political settlement. The bill requires an assessment of whether armed actors in Sudan meet criteria for designation as specially designated global terrorists. It authorizes the President to impose sanctions (including asset blocking, financial transaction restrictions, and visa inadmissibility or revocation) on foreign persons meeting specified criteria. It directs U.S. engagement at the United Nations, updates a Sudan Business Risk Advisory, extends the Special Envoy for Sudan term, and limits U.S. support through international financial institutions and certain forms of U.S. foreign assistance to Sudan, with specified waivers and exceptions for lifesaving humanitarian projects. Several reporting and strategy requirements end 30 days after the Secretary of State certifies a credible and durable peace. The bill states it does not authorize the use of military force.
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The bill's stated policy goals include advancing U.S. national security, using diplomatic and economic tools to end the war, countering foreign interference and external military support to parties in the conflict, promoting stability and humanitarian relief, holding perpetrators of atrocities accountable, protecting internationally recognized human rights, and supporting a transition to a civilian, democratic, accountable government in Sudan.
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