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Darfur: 20 Years of Atrocities

DARFUR: 20 YEARS OF ATROCITIES

Please join us for a panel discussion on the ongoing crisis in Darfur and its links to the current situation in Sudan. It has been 20 years since mass atrocities began in Darfur, Sudan. In 2004, the U.S. government determined that genocide was occurring. To this day, survivors continue to be attacked and violently displaced without access to security, justice and basic necessities. Congress has consistently shown bipartisan support for ending violence against civilians in Darfur, addressing the root causes of instability, and pushing for justice and accountability. The panel discussion, taking place during  Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month, and under the unfolding conflict between SAF and RSF, will reflect on lessons learned over the past two decades, provide analysis of the current situation, and examine what is needed to bring about genuine freedom, peace and justice in Darfur and all of Sudan. 

Date: Thursday, April 20th

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET

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This event is co-hosted by Human Rights Watch, US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide, Amnesty International USA, The Sentry, Refugees International, Never Again Coalition, Sudan Unlimited, iACT and Stop Genocide Now

Panelists:
Mohamed Osman, Sudan Researcher, Human Rights Watch 
Felicia Lee, Global Programs Manager, iACT
Haitham Elnour, Girifna
Suliman Baldo, Director, Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker

Moderator: Nicole Widdersheim, Deputy Washington Director, Human Rights Watch
Introductory Remarks: Naomi Kikoler, Director, US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide