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Mark Hackett 6/22/25 Mark Hackett 6/22/25

Sudan Crisis Guide - What You Need To Know

Trying to make sense of the war in Sudan? We’ll get you up to speed in just a few minutes.

This guide breaks down what’s happening in Sudan and why it matters. We update it regularly so you can stay informed. The latest update was on June 22, 2025.

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The War In Sudan

Sudan is a beautiful country with a rich history in northeast Africa, just south of Egypt along the Red Sea. With over 50 million people and deep diversity, Sudan sits at the crossroads of Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. It’s also the third-largest country on the continent.

On April 15, 2023, a brutal war broke out between:

Sudan Armed Forces (SAF): The country’s official military, including the army, air force, and navy.
Rapid Support Forces (RSF): A paramilitary group formed by a previous dictatorship.

Both sides failed to eliminate each other’s leadership and the violence quickly spiraled into a nationwide crisis. Police units, intelligence services, local militias, and some rebel groups from past conflicts have taken sides. The RSF is also recruiting foreign mercenaries from across the Sahel.

Why Are Sudan’s Warring Factions Fighting?

The military and RSF were once allies. That began to change in October 2021, after they teamed up to overthrow a civilian-led reform government. Tensions rose rapidly between both sides after the coup. RSF commander Mohamed “Hemeti” Dagalo sees himself as Sudan’s next dictator, while SAF generals believe they are the rightful rulers.

It’s important to note that the majority of the Sudanese people want neither in charge. A majority want a democratic, civilian government. There are also deep ethnic divisions driving the violence:

SAF: Led mostly by elite Nile Valley Arab officers, some of Sudan’s most privileged groups. While SAF is ethnically mixed at the ground level, Arab supremacy and racism persist. Army units have carried out ethnically targeted attacks on civilians.
RSF: Dominated by Arab tribes from Darfur. Many commanders and fighters hold a violent, extremely racist ideology that promotes the ethnic cleansing of Darfur’s African communities and subjugation of all other Sudanese Arab.

This map shows approximate areas of control in Sudan:

Pink: Sudan Armed Forces and Joint Forces allies
Green: Rapid Support Forces and militia allies
Purple: SLM, a Darfuri rebel group from previous wars
Yellow: SPLM-N, indigenous rebel group in the Nuba Mountains from previous wars
Orange: RSF and SPLM-N have a fragile alliance with troops that overlap in some areas.

After capturing Khartoum in March 2025 , SAF launched two major offensives into central Sudan, expanding their control and pushing westward toward RSF strongholds in Darfur. But by the end of May the RSF ground this push to a halt.

SAF’s long supply lines and ongoing fuel shortages —caused in part by RSF drone strikes on critical infrastructure— has weakened the army’s ability to continue advancing. Meanwhile, the RSF is now operating closer to their main bases with tighter supply lines.

Neither side seems capable of securing an outright victory. As the war grinds on, it’s the Sudanese people —trapped between bombs, food blockades, and targeted brutality— who continue to suffer most.

Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis: The World’s Largest Emergency

It’s barely in the news, but Sudan is now collapsing before the world’s eyes. Khartoum’s neighborhoods lie in ruins. In the oppressed western Darfur region, entire communities are being annihilated by the RSF. Villages are burning, crops are rotting in the fields, and families are fleeing with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Food, medicine, and safety are all vanishing.

This war is just as much a war on the Sudanese people as it is between rival generals. The RSF is targeting ethnic African minorities for extermination and SAF is blocking aid access to large swaths of the country. War crimes are being committed en masse by both sides. The human toll is staggering:

No one knows the death toll, but 175,000+ people have likely been killed by violence, starvation, and disease outbreaks.
Nearly 30 million Sudanese —over half of the entire country— are facing high levels of acute food insecurity. Over 8 million Sudanese have descended into famine or near-famine conditions.
Almost 15 million people have been forced to flee their homes or have left Sudan as refugees.
Over 80% of the country’s healthcare system is closed down or destroyed. Diseases outbreaks are spreading quickly.
90% of schools are closed, leaving 19 million children with no classroom to attend.

*Maps: The latest famine tracking and projections from The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. (source*)

What Are World Leaders Doing to End the War in Sudan?

World leaders have largely turned a blind eye as Sudan burns. A smattering of diplomatic efforts have failed to bring about a lasting ceasefire. International aid is only 14% funded for 2025, leaving millions of Sudanese facing hunger and disease. Even in refugee camps outside of Sudan, where aid is much easier to deliver, hunger is rampant due to the severe lack of attention.

The recent chaos the Trump Administration has inflicted on USAID —one of the largest providers of lifesaving food relief in Sudan— has resulted in the reported closure of over 60% of Sudanese-run emergency food kitchens, threatening to push more areas of the country into full-blown famine. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Russia are making things worse by supplying weapons and resources to either SAF or RSF, further fueling the violence.

Despite these challenges, ordinary Sudanese are still finding ways to help each other, with grassroots efforts like public kitchens being their lifeline. The international community can and should be doing far more to support Sudanese-led initiatives and prevent a total collapse into failed statehood.

How You Can Help The People of Sudan

Operation Broken Silence is dedicated to Sudanese communities, cultivating resilience and driving meaningful change through crowdfunded programs. In May 2025, our supporters gave $22,150 to Sudanese heroes, including teachers, aid workers, sexual assault counselors, and healthcare professionals. Here’s how you can join us.

1. Sign Up For Miles For Sudan

Our global event turns everyday runs, bike rides, and walks into lifesaving support. Every mile you put in and dollar you raise helps fund emergency aid and long-term education programs led by Sudanese heroes.

Not a fan of fitness? No problem! We have an option where you can skip the moving and just fundraise. Every dollar raised still makes a difference. And the best part? Donations to your fundraising page will be matched!

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2. Give Once or Monthly

Make a donation or set up a small monthly gift instead:

$1,000 - Fully funds one classroom at Endure Primary School in Yida Refugee Camp for half a semester.

$500 - Delivers food to Darfuri genocide survivors who have fled to South Sudan.

$250 - Provides a daily breakfast to 10 children for an entire month in Adré refugee camp, where many Darfuri genocide survivors now live.

$100 - Supports the monthly work of a sexual assault counselor in Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur, Sudan.

Checks can be made payable to Operation Broken Silence and mailed to PO Box 770900 Memphis, TN 38177-0900. You can also donate stock or crypto.

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Mark Hackett 6/5/25 Mark Hackett 6/5/25

Letter to Congress supporting joint resolutions of disapproval for arms sales to the UAE

Operation Broken Silence is joining 47 organizations in urging Congress to vote in favor of resolutions to block major arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in light of evidence of UAE support to the killing of civilians in Sudan.

Operation Broken Silence is joining 47 organizations in urging Congress to vote in favor of resolutions to block $1.6 billion in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in light of evidence of UAE support to the killing of civilians in Sudan.

Senate Letter

House Letter

What does this mean?

Today, Sudan is home to the world’s largest human rights and humanitarian catastrophe, brought on by two years of extreme warfare between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Khartoum’s neighborhoods already lie in ruins and, in Darfur, entire communities have been annihilated by the RSF. Villages are burning and families are fleeing with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Famine is rampant and access to healthcare is evaporating.

Independent investigations by human rights organizations, journalists, and a United Nations panel have concluded that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has provided weapons and other support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In January 2025, members of Congress confirmed that the UAE is providing weapons to the RSF despite a pledge that it would not do so. Then Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio subsequently noted that the UAE is “openly supporting” the RSF.

The RSF has committed widespread atrocities throughout Sudan’s ongoing conflict, including war crimes and the horrific use of sexual violence. The UAE’s support to the RSF directly violates a longstanding United nations arms embargo on Sudan and has fueled the suffering of millions of Sudanese civilians.

With nearly 15 million people displaced and over half of the country in desperate need of food and medicine, it is more critical than ever that the U.S. exert its influence to help stem the flow of weapons into Sudan. These resolutions –S.J.Res.51, S.J.Res.52, S.J.Res.54, H.J.Res.96, and H.J.Res.97— can help play a meaningful step toward accountability and reducing the violence.

Get Involved

Operation Broken Silence is dedicated to Sudanese communities, cultivating resilience and driving meaningful change through crowdfunded programs. Our Sudanese partners are overwhelmed with needs as war and hunger spread. By joining our global campaign Miles For Sudan or giving below, you will help them serve the most vulnerable in this time of tremendous need.

Join Miles For Sudan

Can’t participate? Make a donation or set up a small monthly gift instead:

$1,000 - Fully funds one classroom at Endure Primary School in Yida Refugee Camp for half a semester.

$500 - Delivers food to Darfuri genocide survivors who have fled to South Sudan.

$250 - Provides a daily breakfast to 10 children for an entire month in Adré refugee camp, where many Darfuri genocide survivors now live.

$100 - Supports a sexual assault counselor in the Greater El Fasher area of North Darfur.

$50 - Helps bring school supplies to students in Yida Refugee Camp.

Checks can be made payable to Operation Broken Silence and mailed to PO Box 770900 Memphis, TN 38177-0900. You can also donate stock or crypto.

Operation Broken Silence a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Our EIN is 80-0671198.

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Operation Broken Silence is joining 47 organizations in urging Congress to vote in favor of resolutions to block $1.6 billion in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, in light of evidence of UAE support to the killing of civilians in Sudan. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/letter-to-congress-supporting-joint-resolutions-of-disapproval-for-arms-sales-to-the-uae
Today, Sudan is home to the world’s largest human rights and humanitarian catastrophe, brought on by two years of extreme warfare between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/letter-to-congress-supporting-joint-resolutions-of-disapproval-for-arms-sales-to-the-uae
Independent investigations by human rights organizations, journalists, and a United Nations panel have concluded that the UAE has provided weapons and other support to the Rapid Support Forces. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/letter-to-congress-supporting-joint-resolutions-of-disapproval-for-arms-sales-to-the-uae

Mark Hackett 6/2/25 Mark Hackett 6/2/25

When classrooms crumble, so does opportunity for refugees

As Sudan enters a third year of war, the path forward feels more uncertain than ever, and increasingly grim.

As war rages in Sudan, across the border in Yida Refugee Camp something extraordinary is still happening: children are going to school.

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In 2014, we began funding four Nuba teachers in Yida Refugee Camp —just south of the Nuba Mountains— who were teaching under a tree. All they had was a half broken chalkboard. Over the years and with our help they have grown their efforts into the Endure Primary and Renewal Secondary Schools, where 22 local teachers serve more than 700 students every week.

But across Sudan, children are in crisis. Most schools have closed from the war, and it’s estimated over 19 million children are out of a classroom. Many may never return. Refugee camps like Yida are some of the only places where Sudanese children can safely access education right now.

Even after escaping unimaginable violence or having been born in Yida, these students show up each day eager to learn. Their teachers —refugees themselves— are passionate, dedicated, and resilient. Together, they’re making progress despite difficult circumstances. But classrooms are under significant strain, and two urgent needs are putting learning at risk:

🛠️ Classrooms need critical repairs. Cracked walls and leaky roofs make it hard to focus and are not safe. Repairs have already begun, but we need to raise $2,400 to complete repairs so students have a safe space to learn.

👨🏾‍🏫 Most chalkboards are in their final days. Worn down from years of use, some are becoming unusable. Teachers are doing their best but it is time to replace them. Another $1,700 will provide brand-new chalkboards across the classrooms.

These may seem like simple things and don’t cost much money. But to a teacher trying to reach dozens of students in a packed classroom, or to a child eager to learn, they make all the difference. Your generosity today helps build stronger classrooms —and brighter futures— for Sudanese children who have already overcome so much.

We are currently 40% of the way to reaching our $4,100 goal! Make a donation or set up a small monthly gift to support these teachers and students:

$1,200 - Fund half of all needed repairs at the schools.

$850 - Deliver 6 new chalkboards to our classrooms.

$500 - Help purchase and deliver weatherproofing materials that can’t be sourced locally.

$140 - Give a chalkboard to a classroom.

$50 - Help purchase roofing materials locally.

Checks can be made payable to Operation Broken Silence with Schools written in the memo line and mailed to PO Box 770900 Memphis, TN 38177-0900. You can also donate stock or crypto.

Can’t give? Sign up for Miles For Sudan, our global event to aid Sudanese heroes!

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As war rages in Sudan, across the border in Yida Refugee Camp something extraordinary is still happening: children are going to school. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/when-classrooms-crumble-so-does-opportunity-for-refugees
Cracked walls and leaky roofs make it hard to focus and are not safe. Repairs have already begun, but we need to raise $2,400 to complete repairs so students have a safe space to learn. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/when-classrooms-crumble-so-does-opportunity-for-refugees
Worn down from years of use, some chalkboards will soon be unusable. We need to raise $1,700 to provide brand-new chalkboards across our classrooms: https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/when-classrooms-crumble-so-does-opportunity-for-refugees
Operation Broken Silence is dedicated to Sudanese communities, cultivating resilience and driving meaningful change through crowdfunded programs. Will you join us? https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/when-classrooms-crumble-so-does-opportunity-for-refugees

Mark Hackett 6/1/25 Mark Hackett 6/1/25

U.S. State Department says chemical weapons used in Sudan

The grim announcement came with no details about which chemical agents were used, or where and at what scale.

*Left: Chlorine gas cylinders (Canva Pro). Right: A recent explosion at Port Sudan airport (social media).*

The grim announcement came with no details about which chemical agents were used —or where and at what scale— except that such weapons were deployed in 2024.

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On May 22, the U.S. State Department announced a determination that the Sudanese army has used chemical weapons in the current war. The announcement came with no details about which chemical agents were used by the army —or where and at what scale— except that such weapons were deployed in 2024.

While no solid evidence of chemical weapons usage in Sudan has been made public so far, in January the New York Times reported that chlorine gas had been used on at least two occasions in remote areas. Weaponized chlorine gas reacts with water in the lungs to form hydrochloric acid, which is destructive to living tissue and can be lethal. It was first used in World War I and has been confirmed used as recently as the Syrian Civil War.

**Sudan Crisis Guide**

**Trying to make sense of the war in Sudan? We’ll get you up to speed in just a few minutes.**

Learn More

It’s unclear if the State Department determination is about these incidents or something else entirely, or both.

This is not the first time that allegations of chemical weapons usage in Sudan have arisen. The United States bombed an industrial plant in Khartoum in 1998 that it claimed was used for processing a VX nerve agent, and that the owners of the plant had ties to al-Qaeda. Those claims came under serious question in the aftermath. A substantial investigation by Amnesty International in 2016 found credible evidence that chemical weapons had been used to kill and maim hundreds of civilians, including children, in Darfur.

Anecdotal accounts of chemical weapons attacks have leaked out of Darfur, the Nuba Mountains, and Blue Nile –three of the most oppressed regions of Sudan– for years, often with refugees who saw strange munitions explode.

According to the State Department’s recent determination:

”Following a 15-day Congressional notification period, the United States will impose sanctions on Sudan, including restrictions on U.S. exports to Sudan and on access to U.S. government lines of credit. The sanctions will take effect upon publication of a notice in the Federal Register, expected on or around June 6, 2025. The United States calls on the Government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the CWC. The United States remains fully committed to hold to account those responsible for contributing to chemical weapons proliferation.”

These sanctions will likely be largely symbolic, as there is very limited trade between the United States and Sudan. Both countries have signed The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), an international treaty that prohibits the development, production, stockpiling, transfer, and use of chemical weapons.

What does all this mean for Sudan’s present situation? The widespread and heavy use of conventional munitions in areas of combat shows the war will continue with or without chemical weapons and continue to be immensely destructive. Still, the use of chemical weapons is just the latest reminder that, even with how bad the situation in Sudan already is, things can still get much worse. Reductions of violence and more humanitarian aid in any and all forms can save many lives, even if the war itself continues.

Ready to make your miles count toward aiding Sudanese heroes? Now is the perfect time to sign up for free and get moving! All you have to do is share a link to your fundraising page every time you run, walk, or bike.

Join Miles For Sudan

Can’t participate? Make a donation or set up a small monthly gift to our Sudanese partners:

$1,000 - Fully funds one classroom at Endure Primary School in Yida Refugee Camp for three months.

$500 - Delivers food to Darfuri genocide survivors who have fled to South Sudan.

$250 - Provides a daily breakfast to 10 children for an entire month in Adré refugee camp, where many Darfuri genocide survivors now live.

$100 - Supports a sexual assault counselor who has fled the Greater El Fasher area in North Darfur.

$50 - Helps bring school supplies to students in Yida Refugee Camp.

Checks can be made payable to Operation Broken Silence and mailed to PO Box 770900 Memphis, TN 38177-0900. You can also donate stock or crypto.

Operation Broken Silence a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Our EIN is 80-0671198.

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The U.S. State Department says chemical weapons have been used in Sudan’s brutal war, which is now in its third year. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/us-state-department-says-chemical-weapons-used-in-sudan
The grim announcement came with no details about which chemical agents were used —or where and at what scale— except that such weapons were deployed in 2024. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/us-state-department-says-chemical-weapons-used-in-sudan
While no solid evidence of chemical weapons usage in Sudan has been made public so far, in January the New York Times reported that chlorine gas had been used on at least two occasions in remote areas. It’s unclear if the State Department determination is about these incidents or something else entirely, or both. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/us-state-department-says-chemical-weapons-used-in-sudan
The widespread use of conventional munitions shows the war will continue to be immensely destructive. But the use of chemical weapons is another reminder that, even with how bad the situation in Sudan already is, things can still get much worse. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/us-state-department-says-chemical-weapons-used-in-sudan
Operation Broken Silence is dedicated to Sudanese communities, cultivating resilience and driving meaningful change through crowdfunded programs. Will you join us? https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/us-state-department-says-chemical-weapons-used-in-sudan

Mark Hackett 5/28/25 Mark Hackett 5/28/25

Movement Spotlight: Mick Nguyen

Meet one of our special supporters, who has raised nearly $3,000 for Sudanese heroes through Miles For Sudan.

Operation Broken Silence is a small nonprofit dedicated to Sudanese communities, cultivating resilience and driving meaningful change through crowdfunded programs. Everything we do, from supporting Sudanese teachers in underfunded classrooms or frontline healthcare in refugee camps, is made possible by people who give monthly, fundraise, and donate to Sudanese heroes. Today, we’d like to introduce you to one of these special supporters.

Meet Mick Nguyen

When Mick moved from Orange County to Sacramento for a mission with the Air National Guard, he quickly found himself immersed in a city known for its nonprofit energy and civic engagement. “It’s fun living in Midtown,” he says. “The headquarters of so many nonprofits are here on the grid and the Capital is within walking distance. It’s a great place if you’re into volunteering and being politically active.”

It didn’t take long for Mick’s interest in global issues to grow into direct action. While completing his capstone project, he turned to Google with a simple but profound question: What is the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world today? The answer led him to Sudan—and ultimately to us.

“Being in the intelligence field, I deal a lot in geopolitics,” Mick explains. “So I took to researching Sudan easily. OBS’s explainer content was a valuable source I cited for my StoryMap. By the end of the semester, I felt the need to take real action on the issue instead of just retaining all this knowledge.”

That desire to act sparked his involvement in Miles for Sudan, our global event for runners, walkers, and cyclists raising awareness and funds for the Sudanese people. For Mick, it was a natural extension of something he already loved.

“Running in the form of 5Ks and run clubs is already associated with fundraisers and the like,” he says. “This felt like a natural outlet to raise awareness on a social issue. Whether via my Strava posts or word of mouth, I have been the first introduction for most people to this crisis.”

When donors give to his campaign, Mick thanks them in a way that perfectly reflects his personality—by sending them a Tiny Desk Concert where Kehlani shouts, “Free Sudan!” It’s unexpected, heartfelt, and a great conversation starter.

His journey with Miles for Sudan has already led to major personal milestones. “I wouldn’t have completed my first ever 10K Spartan Race had it not been for Miles For Sudan,” he says. “Running for health is one thing, but running in service of a meaningful cause has been the ultimate motivator. Half-marathons and marathons are on the horizon!” And Mick has now raised nearly $3,000 for our Sudanese partners through his fundraising page!

His encouragement for anyone thinking about jumping in? He keeps it simple: “What Nike says.” Mick’s story is a reminder that when we combine what we love with what matters, real change becomes possible. Whether you're running, fundraising, or simply sharing Sudan’s story, our friends in Sudan need whatever help you can provide.

Get Involved

Ready to make your miles count toward aid to Sudan? This summer is the perfect time to sign up for free and get moving! All you have to do is share a link to your fundraising page every time you run, walk, or bike.

Join Miles For Sudan

Can’t participate? Make a donation or set up a small monthly gift instead:

$1,000 - Fully funds one classroom at Endure Primary School in Yida Refugee Camp for half a semester.

$500 - Delivers food to Darfuri genocide survivors who have fled to South Sudan.

$250 - Provides a daily breakfast to 10 children for an entire month in Adré refugee camp, where many Darfuri genocide survivors now live.

$100 - Supports the monthly work of a sexual assault counselor and food relief in the El Fasher/Zamzam area in North Darfur, Sudan.

$50 - Helps bring school supplies to students in Yida Refugee Camp.

Checks can be made payable to Operation Broken Silence and mailed to PO Box 770900 Memphis, TN 38177-0900. You can also donate stock or crypto.

Operation Broken Silence a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Our EIN is 80-0671198.

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Everything we do —whether it’s supporting frontline healthcare in refugee camps or Sudanese supporting teachers in underfunded classrooms— is made possible by people who choose to stand with the Sudanese. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/movement-spotlight-mick-nguyen
“I took to researching Sudan easily. OBS’s explainer content was a valuable source I cited for my StoryMap. By the end of the semester, I felt the need to take real action on the issue instead of just retaining all this knowledge.” https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/movement-spotlight-mick-nguyen
Meet OBS supporter Mick Nguyen, who has raised nearly $3,000 for Sudanese heroes through our global event Miles For Sudan. https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/movement-spotlight-mick-nguyen
Operation Broken Silence is dedicated to Sudanese communities, cultivating resilience and driving meaningful change through crowdfunded programs. Will you join us? https://operationbrokensilence.org/blog/movement-spotlight-mick-nguyen

Mark Hackett 5/16/25 Mark Hackett 5/16/25

Letter to Congress urging a restart of the Sudan Caucus

Operation Broken Silence is joining 75 organizations and experts in urging key Senators and Representatives to restart the Congressional Sudan Caucus.

Read The Letter

What does this mean?

A caucus is a group of lawmakers from both parties who come together around a shared concern or cause. Unlike a formal committee, a caucus doesn’t write legislation; but, it can build momentum for legislation and push for coordinated action where it’s most needed.

In the past, the Sudan Caucus played a key role in helping the United States engage effectively in Sudan. In addition to ensuring appropriations for lifesaving humanitarian assistance, the Caucus was instrumental in ending Sudan’s 22-year civil war, which took the lives of over 2 million people, and urged President Bush to appoint a Special Envoy to help secure the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

Additionally, the Sudan Caucus consistently and urgently sounded the alarm for the people of Darfur as genocide swept through the region and additional violence into the Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile. The Caucus supported the imposition of sanctions and other penalties, including arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court, against the Bashir regime and its proxy, the Janjaweed, rebranded today as the Rapid Support Forces.

It’s not an overstatement to say that U.S. engagement has been most effective when the Sudan Caucus is active. A renewed Caucus can once again influence American support in the region to help save lives, halt the sale of weapons, and increase the opportunity for peace and development. Since this letter was delivered in early April, Congressional offices have already begun to step up: