From the Sudan Tribune (Hat Tip: The Religion of Peace):

By Wasil Ali

May 30, 2007 (WASHINGTON) — The US department of Treasury warned today that any American citizens attempting to circumvent sanctions on Sudan face “civil and potentially criminal penalties”.

The US Treasury Spokesperson told Sudan Tribune that investment in Sudan by U.S. persons is prohibited “unless exempted or otherwise authorized”.

A delegation of US businessmen is currently in Khartoum to explore business opportunities in different sectors, Sudanese media reported. The visit was organized by the Sudanese investment ministry to a group of 23 American investors working in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing, dam construction, education and health. Sources told Sudan Tribune that the delegation is led by Akbar Muhammad the international representative of the US Black Muslim movement, Nation of Islam.

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