Author Archives: Allyson Neville-Morgan

About Allyson Neville-Morgan

Director of Media Relations at United to End Genocide

Caught by the Army: The Fate of Burma’s Missing

On October 28, 2012, Dau Lum was harvesting corn with his wife and father when the Burmese army came. At gunpoint, they were forced to carry their crops up a mountain to the army camp and hand over their food. … Continue reading


Faith, Hope and Courage in Burma: A Mother’s Story

We had just returned from Myu Jat Aung’s funeral when we met Nang Bauk and her two youngest children: a 19-month-old wrapped on her back and a four-year-old hiding by her legs. She shared her story with us, fighting through … Continue reading


Burma: Congress Urged to Renew Import Ban, Exercise Caution

Yesterday afternoon, United to End Genocide President, Tom Andrews, testified in the House of Representatives about his experience in Burma’s Kachin State where 75,000 people have been displaced by the Burmese army’s attacks. Tom told the stories of the people … Continue reading


President Launches Landmark Effort to Prevent Genocide

Yesterday, President Barack Obama announced a series of actions to ensure the United States is better able to prevent and respond to genocide and mass atrocities. The landmark announcement came after years of pressure from activists and organizations working to … Continue reading


A Different Election Day in Burma: Bullets not Ballots in Kachin State

As thousands flocked to vote in Burma’s by-election on April 1, United to End Genocide’s president, Tom Andrews, and I were in Kachin State. Instead of watching lines at polling stations, we went to the front line where bullets — … Continue reading


Displacement, Disease and Death In Burma: Myu Jat Aung’s Story

His name was Myu Jat Aung. He was 11-months-old when he died on the afternoon of April 2, 2012. The little boy–who would never see his first birthday–spent his final days at the Bum Ring Zup camp for internally displaced … Continue reading


George Clooney and Human Rights Leaders Arrested Protesting at Sudanese Embassy

We cannot let Bashir get away with murder again. United to End Genocide President Tom Andrews and George Clooney were arrested for speaking up on behalf of the Sudanese people. Among others detained were journalist Nick Clooney, human rights leaders … Continue reading


George Clooney Keeps the Focus on Atrocities in Sudan

George Clooney, actor and long-time advocate of human rights in Sudan, is expected to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee this week. The hearing, Sudan and South Sudan: Independence and Insecurity, will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. … Continue reading


Burma: The Lady and The Generals

Editor’s Note: This Thursday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. Throughout the week, we will be featuring blogs focused a variety of topics related to women in conflict. Several months ago, I had the opportunity to hear Burma’s Aung San … Continue reading


Obama, Clinton Must Act Now to Address Sudan Emergency

Yesterday, United to End Genocide President Tom Andrews joined Congressman Frank Wolf in a press conference highlighting the escalating crisis in Sudan. Tom demanded that President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton act immediately to address the humanitarian … Continue reading