Conflict minerals have fueled and continue to help sustain the world’s deadliest conflict since World War II, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These minerals – tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold – are valuable on the international market because they are used in products ranging from cell phones to jewelry to cars to kitchen appliances. […]
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Thanks to our friends at the Enough Project for this post. Read more about modernizing a sanctions approach for Sudan here. Many of us have worked together for years now to stop the atrocities being perpetrated against the people of Sudan. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir continues to commit abuses against his own people throughout Darfur, […]
For Immediate Release: May 23, 2011 Contact: Jonathan Hutson, Enough Project, jhutson@enoughproject.org, 202-386-1618 Ann Brown, GI-NET/SDC, abrown@annbrowncommunications.com, 301-633-4193 Washington D.C. – The U.S. government’s incentive-oriented policy toward Sudan has not achieved its objectives. The Khartoum regime has militarily occupied Abyei, escalated bombing and aid cut-offs in Darfur, and increased support for ethnic militias throughout the […]
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2011 Washington, D.C. – Sudan Now, a group of human rights and anti-genocide organizations, today called on the Obama Administration to condemn the Government of Sudan for conducting air strikes against civilians in Darfur and preventing humanitarian assistance from accessing the affected sites. The administration should demand that access for […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sudan Now applauded the appointment of Dane Smith as the senior U.S. diplomat for Darfur, and strongly urged President Obama and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton to appoint a team under the diplomat to help focus efforts on revitalizing the Darfur peace process, securing humanitarian access, and introducing accountability […]
The Enough Moment – A New Book
Almost every human rights activist has faced that moment in their life when they learn about a grave human rights atrocity, and say to themselves, “I must do something. I can do something.” This is exactly what John Prendergast and Don Cheadle’s new book, The Enough Moment, is all about. Last week here in Los […]
Obama Is Still AWOL on Sudan
The country may soon return to war, and the perception of U.S. indifference isn’t helping. Wall Street Journal Op-ed By JOHN PRENDERGAST For a second-tier foreign policy issue, Sudan has seen its share of first-tier finger-pointing over the last decade. Congress has blamed the White House, administrations have blamed activists and Congress, and everyone has condemned […]
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 Sudan. However, the Administration’s diplomatic efforts to date have led member organizations to question whether […]
Citing the 3 million Darfuris suffering in camps, group says Agwai “misses the big picture” in declaring end to crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Enough Project at the Center for American Progress released the following statement today concerning the remarks of departing UNAMID commander Martin Luther Agwai who declared, “As of today, I would not […]
We must demand that our leaders pay more attention to Darfur. We need our message to be loud and consistent. Today we are asking you to spend a little more time on your daily action. Write a letter to your leader outlining what needs to happen before we will be quiet and step down from […]