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Situation Report Update
Sudan

May 2006

 

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A peace agreement between the government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation Movement, the largest of Darfur's three rebel groups, was signed on Friday, May 5, 2006. The agreement calls for the disbanding of government-backed "Janjaweed" militias. The Janjaweed is primarily responsible for the atrocities that prompted the United States to term the Darfur crisis as genocide. Two smaller rebel groups have so far refused the terms of the accord.

The Sudan Advocacy Action Forum (SAAF) Web site has additional information on this situation and how to become involved in advocacy for Sudan. Please visit the SAAF Web site, and join those who work to bring an end to suffering in the Sudan.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) continues to provide humanitarian assistance for this crisis and has recently sent $100,000 from One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) and designated funds for these efforts. PDA is also supporting work in South Sudan as the country continues to recover from more than 20 years of civil war. A peace accord for South Sudan was signed in January 2005.

 

Photo of two adults and a child during the ecumenical service
Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien lead an ecumenical prayer for peace in Darfur in January. One participant in the service danced in praise, thanking God for the visit, hoping it might bring hope to the people in crisis. Photo: Gillian Sandford, ACT/Caritas

 
             
 
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