Sudan
Ambassador: Vacant | Charge D'Affaires: Alberto M Fernandez | Special Envoy: Jonathan S. Gration | Background Notes
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Need for Parties to Commit to Peace Process Immediately and End Provocations
(Apr. 30): The United States calls on all parties to the conflict in Darfur to join the Doha peace talks immediately and to cease all provocations and violent actions in Darfur. Full Text
Remarks by President Obama After Meeting With Sudan Special Envoy Gration, Sudan Advocates, and Members of Congress
(Mar. 30): "I wanted us to make sure that we weren't losing sight of something that has been an ongoing international crisis, and that is the situation in Darfur." Full Text
President Obama Announces Major General Scott Gration as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan
(Mar. 18): Today, I am pleased to join Secretary Clinton in announcing the appointment of Major General J. Scott Gration as the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. Full Text
Sudan: Alberto Fernandez trip to Darfur (Taken Question)
(Mar. 23): Question: Can you provide a read-out of Charge d’Affaires Alberto M. Fernandez's recent trip to Darfur? What was his assessment of the region? Full Text
Sudan: U.S. Humanitarian Aid to Darfur (Taken Question)
(Mar. 18): Question: What is the current level of U.S. humanitarian assistance to Darfur? Full Text
Codemnation of International Humanitarian Organizations Expulsions
(Mar. 6): The United States condemns the expulsions of international humanitarian organizations from Sudan by the Government of Sudan (GOS). These organizations provide critical humanitarian assistance to millions of Sudanese, and the forced departure of these organizations immediately and seriously threatens the lives and well-being of displaced populations. Full Text
ICC Arrest Warrant Issued For Sudanese President Bashir
(Mar. 4): We urge the Government of Sudan, armed rebel groups, and all other concerned parties to exercise restraint in responding to this development and to ensure the safety and security of vulnerable Sudanese populations, international civilians, and peacekeepers on the ground. Full Text
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