Darfur Scorecard -

Sudan Policy - Promise of a New Frontier or Empty Rhetoric?

Genocide Intervention Network — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:13:28 -0400

This morning, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, UN Ambassador Susan Rice and President Obama's Special Envoy released their plan for Sudan. Watch Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) Executive Director Sam Bell discuss the policy and then call 1-800-GENOCIDE to urge the President to implement the strategy.

Your voice is needed to help bring peace to Sudan. Call 1-800-GENOCIDE today. Tell President Obama the people of Sudan can't afford a strategy that puts incentives ahead of real changes on the ground.

Join the Sudan Policy Activist Call

You're invited to join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 1 p.m. (EST) for an activist conference call hosted by GI-NET, ENOUGH, and Save Darfur Coalition to discuss the Administration's Sudan policy and next steps for activists.

To join tomorrow's call, dial (877) 254-9825 and tell the operator you'd like to join the Sudan Policy Activist Call. We recommend that you call-in a few minutes early.

GI-NET Executive Director Sam Bell will be speaking, along with ENOUGH Project Co-founder John Prendergast and Save Darfur Coalition President Jerry Fowler.

For press inquiries, contact Mame Annan-Brown at (202) 481-8220.

Tell President Obama: Don't Leave the Sudan Policy to Gration

Genocide Intervention Network — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

On September 29th, the Washington Post published a story about the deeply troubling strategy being pursued by President Obama's Special Envoy for Sudan, Scott Gration.Gration explained his efforts this way: "We've got to think about giving out cookies. Kids, countries, they react to gold stars, smiley faces, handshakes, agreements, talk." Counting on "smiley faces" and handshakes while many experts predict a bloodier crisis could have disastrous consequences for civilians in Sudan.Send President Obama a message this morning. Let him know you are troubled by Special Envoy Gration's comments and ask President Obama to get directly involved in U.S. policy towards Sudan.

Has the UN deployed a robust force to Darfur with sufficient mandate to protect civilians?

root — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:06:13 -0500

DPAA Checklist Status

Unchecked

DPAA Checklist Explanation

UN Security Council Resolution 1706, passed on July 25, 2006, was not implemented. Another Security Council Resolution, 1769, was passed on July 31, 2007 authorizing a hybrid UN/AU Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The force, scheduled to deploy in January 2008, is currently facing obstruction from the Sudanese government.

Has the world provided sufficient resources for African Union peackeepers to sustain themselves and become UN-ready?

root — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:05:25 -0500

DPAA Checklist Status

Unchecked

DPAA Checklist Explanation

The African Union peacekeepers cannot ensure operations beyond a few months, and is not ready for a UN transition.

Has the Darfur Peace Agreement been implemented and expanded to include non-signatories?

root — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:04:11 -0500

DPAA Checklist Status

Unchecked

DPAA Checklist Explanation

No new signatories have been included, and key provisions have not been implemented. A new round of negotiations is underway to expand the agreement.

Has the US Secretary of State sent relevant reports on Darfur to Congress?

root — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:03:38 -0500

DPAA Checklist Status

Unchecked

DPAA Checklist Explanation

Reports are required on the current status of the African Union peacekeepers in Sudan and sanctions against Sudan.

Have any oil tankers engaged in business in Sudan been denied entry to US ports?

root — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:02:58 -0500

DPAA Checklist Status

Unchecked

DPAA Checklist Explanation

Over 70 percent of oil revenue in Sudan is used for military expenditures.

Has the president blocked assets of individuals responsible for crimes in Darfur?

root — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:02:19 -0500

DPAA Checklist Status

Checked

DPAA Checklist Explanation

Assets of four individuals blocked on April 26, 2006. Asset freezes for three additional individuals were announced on May 29, 2007. The United Nations panel of experts has named additional individuals suspected of perpetrating genocide who have not yet been targeted for asset freezes.

Do US personnel and NGOs have access to Darfur?

root — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:01:32 -0500

DPAA Checklist Status

Unchecked

DPAA Checklist Explanation

The government of Sudan has consistently obstructed humanitarian operations. According to the UN Mission in Sudan, attacks against aid workers have increased dramatically over the past year.

Has the president appointed a Special Envoy for Sudan?

root — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:00:42 -0500

DPAA Checklist Status

Checked

DPAA Checklist Explanation

Andrew Natsios appointed on Sept. 19, 2006.