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Issue 13: October 2009

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 Secretary of State Clinton – to ensure that consequences are swiftly put […]

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Issue 13: October 2009 Take Action

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 policy. The recently released Sudan Policy could be very effective, […]

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Issue 13: October 2009 Press Releases

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 Sudan.  However, the Administration’s diplomatic efforts to date have led member organizations to question whether […]

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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. Create consequences for the Khartoum government. 3. Keep […]

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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 free to add your own thoughts. Dear President Obama: […]

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Invite your Congressional Representatives to FAST September 21.

On Monday September 21, 2009, UN declared International Day of Peace, we are asking you to join others worldwide to fast for Peace and Justice in Sudan. Those already committed to the September 21 fast include Don Cheadle, Mia Farrow, Sir Richard Branson, Pamela Omidyar, John Prendergast, Taylor Hanson, Shannon Sedgwick-Davis, James Michael, Oregon’s Secretary […]

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Issue 12: September 2009 SGN Blog

Avoiding Total War in Sudan

The Urgent Need for a Different U.S. Strategy John Prendergast of the Enough Project and Sudan Now have released an open letter to the Obama Administration as part of a series that outlines practical steps for peace in the Sudan. The Obama administration has almost completed its policy review on Sudan. There is, however, a […]

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Issue 12: September 2009 Take Action

I Stand with Sudan Now

This week is critical for the future of Sudan as it is likely that the long awaited Sudan policy will be finalized by the Secretary of State, President Obama and their high level advisors. We are writing to ask you to take a series of action to help influence the Obama Administration to choose the […]

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Issue 12: September 2009 Take Action

September 21, 2009; International Day of Peace and World Day of Fasting

On Monday September 21, 2009, UN declared International Day of Peace, we ask you to join others worldwide to fast for Peace and Justice in Sudan. WHAT: Water-only fast from midnight-midnight on Monday September 21, 2009. For those who are unable to fast water-only we encourage you to participate by eating refugee rations of 800 […]

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Issue 12: September 2009

What is the Result of the US Review on its Sudan Policy?

Nicole Slezak 7 September 2009 The Obama Administration, with US Brigadier General Scott Gration as the Special Envoy to Sudan, recently undertook a review of its policy toward Sudan. It was announced on 4 September by Gration that the administration came to a consensus “on the overall broad framework on what we call incentives and […]