The World - News from Feb. 19, 1985
The State Department disclosed “some delay” in releasing economic aid funds to Sudan but said a U.S. emergency food program for the drought-stricken country is being accelerated. Responding to published reports that all aid to Sudan has been frozen, a department spokeswoman said aid will be delayed pending talks with Sudanese officials on desired economic reforms. According to the reports, the International Monetary Fund has also curtailed aid until Sudan takes positive economic action.
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