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Enough Project and Don Cheadle Issue Warning About Sudan’s Coup – The Enough Project

After months of protests in Sudan, President Omar al-Bashir has been ousted by the country’s military. Source: Enough Project and Don Cheadle Issue Warning About Sudan’s Coup – The Enough Project

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Sudan: With al-Bashir Ouster, End Authoritarianism | Human Rights Watch

The end of Omar al- Bashir’s 30-year rule provides a momentous opportunity for Sudan to put respect for human rights and rule of law at the center of its transition, Human Rights Watch said today. Source: Sudan: With al-Bashir Ouster, … Continue reading

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Sudan protests: Omar al-Bashir exploited ethnic division for decades. Now Sudan is united against him. – The Washington Post

The ongoing protests against Bashir are stronger than ever because of a new sense of national solidarity. Source: Sudan protests: Omar al-Bashir exploited ethnic division for decades. Now Sudan is united against him. – The Washington Post

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Act for Sudan: US policy on Sudan must pivot to advance freedom, justice, and democracy | Radio Dabanga

A group of 93 Sudanese scholars, human rights organisations, and leading activists have published an open letter strongly urging the US Government to support the participants in the current Sudan uprising, by calling for President Omar Al Bashir to step … Continue reading

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Opinion | Marching Toward a Massacre – The New York Times

Marching Toward a Massacre By Nicholas Kristof January 17, 2019 The people of Sudan need the world’s help to protect them from their genocidal president.

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“The Heart of Nuba” — CNNi Coverage – YouTube

The story of Heart of Nuba on CNN. 19 minute video interview on CNN.  Isha Sesay with Dr. Tom, Ken Carlson, Omer Ismail, and Nick Kristof.

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Bipartisan Group of 57 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Hold Sudan Accountable for Corruption, Human Rights Abuses | U.S. House of Representatives

Press release and letter from 57 House members to the State Department asking that the US “develop transformational human rights and social and political benchmarks” for the U.S. policy on Sudan. The letter opens: “As you know, the Government of … Continue reading

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Don’t Remove Sudan From the Terrorism List | World Report | US News

It’s the wrong time to accelerate U.S.-Sudan normalization. Source: Don’t Remove Sudan From the Terrorism List | World Report | US News AFTER REMOVING long-standing comprehensive sanctions against the government of Sudan, the United States is considering next steps on the … Continue reading

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Analysts: Don’t ‘Gut’ Darfur Peacekeeping Mission With Funding Cuts

Sudan wants careful UNAMID exit strategy, but analysts believe mission still serves purpose and that abrupt cut could impact humanitarian assistance, civilian protection Source: Analysts: Don’t ‘Gut’ Darfur Peacekeeping Mission With Funding Cuts

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Channel 4 News filmmakers reveal six week ordeal in Sudanese detention – Channel 4 News

In December 2016, freelance journalist Phil Cox and Darfuri author Daoud Hari were abducted while travelling in Sudan to film an investigation into human rights abuses. Source: Channel 4 News filmmakers reveal six week ordeal in Sudanese detention – Channel … Continue reading

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