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John Prendergast testifies to Congress on the current political situation in Sudan
Do not trust criminal al-Bashir
“We still have hope,” Abdullaziz told me on our on-again off-again phone call from his refugee camp home close to the Darfur border (where they do not have great cell reception!). “But all refugees agree that Scott Gration should resign,” the school director at Obama...
Understanding THE NEW U.S. POLICY on SUDAN
October 20, 2009 The Obama Administration’s new policy on Sudan incorporates certain ideals that are worthy of support. However, this is only a first step. Success will require personal and deep involvement from President Obama – as well as Vice President Biden and...
President Obama: Actions Not Words
In these crucial days for Darfur and all of Sudan, as violence erupts and tension builds, it is crucial to keep pressuring our leaders to do what is right for innocent civilians. Please take action to support immediate and effective implementation of U.S.’s new...
Sudan Now Campaign Demands Obama Put Sudan Policy into Practice
For Immediate Release October 19, 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Sudan Now campaign, which comprises several human rights and anti-genocide groups, commends the Obama Administration for constructing a clear statement of U.S. policy in support of a sustainable peace in...
Edina High School Hosts Camp Darfur October 6, 2009
‘To spread knowledge is to spread peace’. Those were the words inscribed by means of a Sharpie onto the inside of a linen tent. The message, surrounded by hundreds of other thoughtful messages, was inscribed on the canvas tents of Camp Darfur. Edina High School hosted...
We must ACT to END GENOCIDE
DAILY ACTIONS: Check back weekly for updated things you can do! MONDAY: Call the White House at 202.456.1111 between 9am and 5pm EST. You will speak to a volunteer operator. Tell them you want President Obama to 1. Lead an effective peace process in Darfur 2....
President Obama: The Time is Now
In these crucial days for Darfur and all of Sudan, as violence erupts and tension builds, it is crucial to keep pressuring our leaders to do what is right for innocent civilians. Share on Facebook Please e-mail President Obama. Copy and paste this message, and feel...
Why I do Camp Darfur – VISA HS students re-Inspire Me
I have been organizing and hosting Darfur events and action campaigns since I first heard Ruth Messinger from AJWS speak at Portland State University in Spring 2005. I have been traveling with Camp Darfur since September 2007. I can’t even count how many...