WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has extended sanctions against Sudan, deemed a sponsor of terrorism.

The Bush administration has extended terrorist sanctions on Sudan in a move that prevents U.S. arms sales to Khartoum. Khartoum first came under U.S. sanctions in 1997.

"The crisis between the United States and Sudan constituted by the actions and policies of the government of Sudan that led to the declaration of a national emergency on Nov. 3, 1997, has not been resolved," Bush said in a message to Congress on Nov. 1. "These actions and policies are hostile to U.S. interests and pose a continuing unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States."

"Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared with respect to Sudan and maintain in force comprehensive sanctions against Sudan to respond to this threat," the president said.