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Tell Secretary of State Rice: no more delays in Darfur

The U.S Administration can influence European and other donor countries to provide much needed equipment, and it can offer to provide funds for the helicopters itself. The U.S Administration can influence mutual allies to press the Government of Sudan to quit stalling and facilitate the deployment of UNAMID.
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Sudan: Arrest Suspected War Criminals in Darfur Now!

Aid for Peacekeepers in Darfur Ahmad Harun, Sudan's former Minister of the Interior and current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Janjawid leader Ali Kushayb, are charged with multiple counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Darfur.

Peacekeepers and Aid for the People of Darfur

Aid for Peacekeepers in Darfur This April the House and Senate appropriations committees are considering supplemental appropriations bills that should include funding for humanitarian aid and peacekeeping operations in Darfur. We need you to ensure that your elected officials support this critical funding for Darfur. Contact your Senators and Representative today to request their active support for funding for UNAMID peacekeepers and humanitarian assistance for the people of Darfur.

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News

"Muslim Voices on Darfur" News Conference Slated for Capitol Hill

At a press conference on Capitol Hill, Rep. Ellison, the first Muslim member of Congress, will join with Amnesty International USA, other representatives and Muslim leaders to send the message that deployment of the UN peacekeeping mission is proceeding too slowly, leaving civilians exposed to continuing brutal attacks by the Sudanese government and government-backed militia. » Read press release

Success in the Senate

Support house resolution to protect the people of Darfur The Senate resolution (S. Res. 470) to secure assistance in the Darfur conflict region has been passed. The resolution calls on key parties in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to devote ample political and material resources to better ensure resolution to the crisis in Darfur. Your action has helped bring success in the Senate. » Now call on the House to step up to demand human rights in Darfur.

"The Children of Darfur"-Ron Haviv Photo Exhibition

Photojournalist Ron Haviv has produced some of the most important images of conflct and other humanitarian crises that have made headlines around the world since the end of the cold war. His new photo exhibit, "The Children of Darfur" documenting the crisis in Darfur will be touring soon.

» Find out the tour schedule for the Ron Haviv photo exhibit

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Latest News

USA: "Muslim Voices on Darfur" News Conference Slated for Capitol Hill on Wed., May 14
May 13, 2008

USA: Governments and United Nations Must Push for Release of 350 People Kidnapped in Central Africa by Lord's Resistance Army, Says Amnesty International
April 22, 2008

Sudan: U.N. Security Council Should Censure Sudan Following New Darfur Attacks, Says Amnesty International
April 11, 2008

USA: Human Rights and Investor Coalition Pushes Action on Darfur Atrocities by Stockholders of Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase
April 08, 2008

USA: Global Day For Darfur Mobilization in Washington
April 04, 2008

Sudan: Civilians killed and displaced in Darfur clashes
February 11, 2008

Latest Reports

Sudan (Darfur) : 'When will they protect us?' Civilians trapped by violence in Sudan
September 14, 2007

Sudan: Health Professional Action: Mubarak al-Fadel al-Mahdi
August 09, 2007

Chad: No Protection from rape and violence for displaced women and girls in eastern Chad
July 27, 2007

Sudan: Arrest Now! Darfur, the Sudan: Ahmad Harun and Ali Kushayb [Fact Sheet]
July 17, 2007