U.S. to consider sanctions in case of more Sudan violence

FILE PHOTO: Sudanese people, seeking to revive a push for civilian rule in ongoing tumult since the overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir more than two months ago, block a road during a demonstration in Khartoum, Sudan, June 22, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top U.S. State Department official who deals with Sudan said on Tuesday that Washington was considering all options, including possible sanctions, if there was more violence after a deadly assault on protesters in Khartoum early this month.

"We're looking at all options, including sanctions down the line should there be any kind of repeat of violence," Makila James, deputy assistant secretary for East Africa and the Sudans, told a U.S. House of Representatives hearing.