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New Evidence of Human Rights Abuses in Darfur
A new report issued by the U.N. Panel of Experts on Sudan revealed continuing abuse in Darfur and blatant violations of the U.N. arms embargo. Human Rights First urges the Obama Administration to take immediate action. Read our blog on Huffington Post by Julia Fromholz (11/10/09) Read our blog on Huffington Post by Ann-Louise Colgan (11/13/09) |
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Obama's New Sudan Policy: Start Implementing Sanctions Now
Read Huffington Post "Sanctions, Not Smiley Faces"
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Supporting the International Criminal Court
Human Rights First together with more than two dozen other human rights, legal and religious organizations, including Amnesty International, the International Crisis Group and Citizens for Global Solutions, sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, urging the Obama administration to quickly declare its support for the International Criminal Court. |
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HRF's Gabor Rona Interviewed on Foreign Exchange
Gabor Rona discusses the implications of the ICC's arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al Bashir on the PBS program Foreign Exchange with Daljit Dhaliwal. |
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International Community Should Back Charges Against Sudan's President, Cease Arms Sales Immediately
In an important step towards justice and peace in Sudan, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese president General Omar al-Bashir, accusing him of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Darfur. The Government of Sudan and the international community must take measures to ensure that General al-Bashir and others wanted by the ICC for crimes committed in Darfur are surrendered to the Court without delay. Members of the international community that continue to arm the Government of Sudan should stop immediately in recognition of the gravity of the ICC's charges. Why was genocide not included in the ICC’s charges?
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Human Rights Should be a Priority for the U.S. in Asia
In a letter, Human Rights First calls on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to raise human rights defenders, arms transfers to Sudan, and other important human rights issues in Indonesia and China during her visit to Asia. |
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New film - Darfur Destroyed: Sudan's Perpetrators Break Silence
The ICC will soon decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for General Omar al-Bashir, President of Sudan, on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Darfur. In a 20 minute film produced by Aegis Trust, with the support of HRF, and released on the brink of that decision, Khartoum's executioners have broken silence to reveal how Darfur's atrocities were planned, financed and carried out - and who was responsible. |
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Urge President Obama to Immediately Appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan and Chad
A U.S. Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan and Chad is needed straight away to coordinate U.S. policy on Sudan and the conflict-wracked surrounding region. Add your name to the letter below to send this message to President Obama: that he should appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan and Chad immediately
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Demand an End to Terror in Burma The monasteries around Rangoon, Burma remain empty: while international attention and concern is unprecedented, it is not enough. Please call on Burma's neighbors to keep the pressure on.
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HRF makes intervention on Burma to the UN Human Rights Council
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HRF Condemns Government Bombing and Ongoing Violence in Civilian Areas in South Darfur
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Blueprint on How to Stop Arms to Sudan is Released.
The blueprint sets out a three-stage strategy for the Obama administration to halt the flow of arms fueling the crisis in Darfur. |
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Sudan: Rhetoric versus Reality in Darfur Continuing Abuses Despite Government Charm Offensive Read Full Report |
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HRF Welcomes ICC Charges against Darfur Rebel Leaders Accused Of Deadly Attack against Peacekeepers
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HRF calls on U.N. Security Council to Immediately Enforce the Darfur Arms Embargo
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New Report: Over 30 Countries at Risk of Violating Darfur Arms Embargo
New Policy Paper: 3 Concrete Steps to Strengthen the Embargo Two new publications document countries directly and indirectly arming Sudan and make recommendations to stop the flow of arms to Darfur. Read the report | Download PDF Read the Policy Paper | Download PDF |
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HRF Analysis Finds That Countries Supporting Sudan, With Arms Sales Or Other Assistance, Risk Legal Liability for Failure to Prevent Genocide
Background Paper
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President of Sudan is Charged with Genocide
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has charged the President of Sudan, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, with genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. President Bashir is the first sitting head of state to be charged with genocide.
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New Video: Eyewitnesses Implicate Sudanese Minister in War Crimes
Read the press release here
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HRF Urges Security Council to Uphold Sudan Arms Embargo
Read HRF's Letter to the Security Council (May 28th, 2008)
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UN Should Stop Arms To Zimbabwe
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"Justice for Darfur" Campaign Launched: Sudan Should Arrest War Crimes Suspects Now
Read Justice for Darfur Statement
Read the Justice for Darfur Letter to the EU Read the Justice for Darfur Letter to the SC |
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Report: China's Oil Interests In Sudan Fueling Darfur Violence
$55M in Small Arms Sold By China to Sudan
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Urge China to Stop Selling Arms to Sudan
It is time for China to stop providing weapons that are aiding the killing in Darfur
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Kenya Crisis Overview
Backgrounder
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NGOs Jointly Call For Action to Get Peacekeepers in Darfur
UNAMID Joint Report (PDF-830KB)
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China Blocks Security Council Action on Accountability for Crimes in Darfur
Read Statement about China's Political Shielding of Sudan
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Urge China to Help Darfur's Displaced People
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HRF Outlines Critical Issues to be Addressed by UN Member States
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Human Rights First Expresses Concern about Potential Bloodshed in Burma
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Sudan Names Suspected War Criminal to Investigate Human Rights Abuses
Appointment is a travesty of justice
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Darfur Rebel Groups Agree to Move Peace Talks Forward
Read HRF statement
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States Should Demonstrate Commitment to R2P in Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
Read Letter to all UN Member States (PDF -47KB)
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