Obama Renews Sanctions, Adds Incentives on Sudan - The Wall Street Journal

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will renew far-reaching economic sanctions on Sudan this month, underscoring his administration's pledge to use both carrots and sticks to induce cooperation from Khartoum on key security issues.

The announcement on sanctions came as the White House on Monday said it had established a new set of "benchmarks" for Sudan to meet in order to improve its ties with Washington.

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