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In the fight to eliminate genocide and crimes against humanity, the world has recently seen the birth of two essential pillars in that foundation: the International Criminal Court and the doctrine of the "Responsibility to Protect," however, the doctrine is currently failing in Darfur, Congo, and Uganda. What does R2P mean in real life, rather than in some fancy UN document? ...

While the level of violence in the wake of December elections caught many off-guard, it is a not entirely surprising manifestation of intertwined political, economic, and ethnic divisions that have gone untended for decades ...

The lightning rebel strike on Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, in late January and early February is the latest and most dramatic consequence of two combustible situations: Sudan’s destabilizing regional policies and Chad’s internal political crisis. Read our Activist Brief for a summary of the current situation in Chad and the key players involved ...

Chadian rebels’ lightning strike on the capital N’Djamena in late January and early February is the latest and most dramatic consequence of two combustible situations that remain on collision course: Sudan’s destabilizing policies and Chad’s internal political crisis. For the enormous danger that this political crisis poses—to international efforts to halt violence in Darfur, to long-term regional stability, and to civilians ensnared by warfare—the world is remarkably ill-equipped to address it ...

Today, leading Darfur advocacy organizations released a statement outlining the four essential actions China should take, beyond private pressure on Sudan, to help end the genocide in Darfur ...

Following attempts by reportedly Sudan-backed rebels to overthrow the Chadian government, with violence and displacement in Eastern Chad and capital city N’Djamena, Darfur activists urged world leaders to quickly adopt policies that will end Sudan’s menacing role in the region ...

Perhaps no area is more volatile and carries more serious implications for Sudan’s future than the oil-rich region of Abyei—Sudan’s “Kashmir”—that straddles the boundary between north and south Sudan. If the political crisis over Abyei is not addressed, there is little potential for peace in the entire country. There remains time to remedy the situation, however, and U.S. leadership is crucial. Read our Activist Brief to learn more about Abyei, U.S. policy imperatives toward this crucial region, and what you can do to make a difference ...

Perhaps no area is more volatile and carries more implications for Sudan’s future than the oil rich region of Abyei—Sudan’s “Kashmir”—astride the boundary between North and South. If the political crisis regarding Abyei is not addressed, there is little potential for peace in the entire country ...

The establishment of strong democratic institutions and processes in Sudan are a prerequisite for peace in Darfur and throughout the country. There are three major electoral milestones critical to the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement over the next three years. Read our Activist Brief for a short summary of the report and learn what you can do ...

The establishment of strong democratic institutions and processes in Sudan is a prerequisite for peace in Darfur and throughout the country. There are three major electoral milestones critical to the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement over the next three years: 1) the population census in April 2008; 2) the national elections by July 2009; and 3) a self-determination referendum for Southern Sudan by March 2011 ...