President Obama,
In April, the people of Sudan will go to the
polls for their first election in
twenty-four years. Most independent
observers now agree that the conditions for
a free and fair election simply do not exist
– and that the end result will be to
legitimize President al- Bashir, an indicted
war criminal, and risk a return to all-out
war.
While I appreciate your efforts to bring
peace to Sudan, I am concerned about recent
developments, including reports of renewed
violence. I ask that you provide Congress
and the American people with an update on
the situation in Sudan – including a full
report on the elections – as soon as
possible.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
Senator Menendez,
For many years, you have been a strong
supporter of the people of Darfur, and we
are grateful for all of your efforts. Today
the people of Darfur and all of Sudan need
your help more than ever,
In April, the people of Sudan will go to the
polls for their first election in
twenty-four years. Most independent
observers now agree that the conditions for
a free and fair election simply do not exist
– and that the end result will be to
legitimize President al- Bashir, an indicted
war criminal, and risk a return to all-out
war.
I am writing to ask that you work with
Congress over the next few weeks to
recognize the problems with these elections
and monitor the results. And because the
next few months are so critical, I urge you
to continue to work with your colleagues on
the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to
secure justice for the people of Sudan.
Sincerely,
(Your name)
Congressman Payne,
For many years, you have been a strong
supporter of the people of Darfur, and we
are grateful for all of your efforts. Today
the people of Darfur and all of Sudan need
your help more than ever,
In April, the people of Sudan will vote for
the first time in twenty-four years. Most
independent observers report that the
conditions for a free and fair election do
not exist, and the result will be to
legitimize President al- Bashir, an indicted
war criminal, and risk a return to all-out
war.
I am writing to ask that you work with
Congress over the next few weeks to
recognize the problems with these elections
and monitor the results. And because the
next few months are so critical, I urge you
to continue to work with your colleagues on
the Foreign Affairs Committee and the
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health to
secure justice for the people of Sudan.
Sincerely,
(Your name)
