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Author Archives: Shannon Orcutt
Sudan and South Sudan: On the Brink of War
After months of increasing tension and two weeks of outright fighting between Sudan and South Sudan, the international community has ramped up diplomatic efforts to avert a return to full-scale war between the two recently separated countries. African Union & … Continue reading
United to End Genocide President to Testify on Burma
This afternoon, United to End Genocide President, Tom Andrews, will testify before Congress on the situation in Burma. The hearing, Oversight of U.S. Policy Toward Burma, will begin at 2:30 p.m. In his testimony, Tom will recommend that Congress maintain … Continue reading
U.S. prioritizes Sudan at talks with China
On Monday, President Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao during the Nuclear Summit in Seoul, South Korea. During the President’s remarks before the meeting, Sudan was the only country mentioned outside of the context of nuclear proliferation. Earlier this … Continue reading
Senators Call on DoD to End Relationship with Russian Arms Dealer
Yesterday, 17 U.S. Senators sent Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta a letter expressing concern about the Department of Defense ongoing business transactions with the Russian arms company Rosoboronexport which has provided over $4 billion worth of weapons to the Syrian … Continue reading
Strong Legislation Introduced to Address Escalating Sudan Crisis
Today, Congressmen Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduced the Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012 (H.R. 4169). The bill works to create a comprehensive strategy towards ending atrocities and supporting peace in Sudan. Additional original co-sponsors include Representatives Frank Wolf … Continue reading
Saleh: Story of a mother from South Kordofan
A month ago my colleague Daniel Sullivan and I traveled to Yida refugee camp along the border of Sudan. While at the camp, we heard the harrowing stories of men, women and children who had fled the government attacks in … Continue reading
VIDEO: “We’ve been silent too long”
Earlier today Congressman Jim McGovern delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives about the international community’s silence as the Sudanese government continues to attack civilians in Darfur, Abyei, South Kordofan and Blue Nile. Watch Representative McGovern’s … Continue reading
Twice Displaced: Young Woman from Darfur in a Nuba Refugee Camp
Last week, my colleague Dan and I spent two days in Yida refugee camp, which is located in South Sudan near the Sudan border. An estimated 28,000 civilians from South Kordofan traveled to Yida for safety after being forced to … Continue reading
What the Cycle of Violence in South Sudan Looks Like On the Ground
Over the weekend my colleague Dan and I were in Juba, South Sudan. While there, we met with humanitarian groups and personnel working in the security sector to discuss the tenuous situation in Jonglei state where fighting between tribes has … Continue reading
Journey to South Sudan
On Sunday, my colleague Dan Sullivan and I will leave for a two week trip to Ethiopia and South Sudan. After researching and advocating on Sudan and South Sudan for more than two years, I am very excited to have … Continue reading