Support and expedite the Kildee-Bilirakis bipartisan resolution on Sudan (H.Res 432).
The Transitional Military Council (TMC), now controlled by the notorious human rights-abusing alJanjaweed militias (a.k.a Rapid Support Forces), have moved to illegally seize control of the government in Sudan and perpetrate senseless and barbaric violence on the Sudanese people.
As a Sudanese-American and as a member of the Sudanese American Community in New York, I would like to ask for your urgent support for H R 432, the Kildee-Bilirakis bipartisan resolution on Sudan and stand by the demands and will of the Sudanese people.
Since December 2018, the people of Sudan have risen up in courage and solidarity to fight for a return of freedom and democracy. The Coalition of Sudanese Professional Association (SPA) and the Forces for Freedom & Change (FFC) led and coordinated the Sudanese uprising. The resolute and peaceful protests of an enormous grass-roots coalition of Sudanese women and men from all walks of life led to the end of the exploitative rule of the tyrant Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.
This victory has proven to be fleeting; after 6 weeks of procrastination and prevarication by the unelected “Transitional” Military Council (TMC), the TMC has not only reneged
on its promise to peacefully transfer power to a civilian government, but has brutally and ruthlessly dispersed the 6-week-long pro-democratic sit-in in front of the military headquarters. Transitional Military Council (TMC) has appointed Mohammed Hamdan Dagolo “Hemeti”, a former al-Janjaweed leader, warlord and perpetrator of human rights crimes in Darfur, as Deputy chief. With this action the PMC has implicitly condoned a dangerous paramilitary group led by Hemeti known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), formerly known as al-Janjaweed militias. Additionally, the Governments of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt expressed their support for the TMC. Sudanese
American Community in New York believes such a role is disruptive and will forestall the institution of a civilian-led transitional government.
On June 3rd, al-Janjaweed militias (a.k.a RSF) and other security forces attacked thousands of protestors with unrestrained violence. They used live ammunition to kill and maim defenseless civilians in peaceful gatherings, they broke into homes and hospitals to assault and murder prodemocracy activists, and arrested political opponents at an unprecedented scale. The full scale of the massacre is still unknown, and the latest figures from the Sudanese Doctors’ Association confirm at least 100 civilians have been killed and over 700 wounded. The number of casualties is likely to rise given the high number of missing protesters. Furthermore, al-Janjaweed militias have taken full control of the Greater Khartoum and have been terrorizing its populations through attacks on healthcare professionals, extra judicial killings and rapes. Tens of victims, some of whom
were still alive, were thrown in the Nile River after their bodies were tied down with cement blocks.
These atrocities are occurring while Sudan is subjected to a deliberate and near total Internet blackout to disguise the scale of human rights and humanitarian law violations and abuses. The initial legal assessment confirms that international crimes such as crimes against humanity and war crimes have been committed in Sudan in a systematic and planned manner (including acts of murder, torture, rape, enforced disappearances, and other inhumane and degrading treatment).
Sudanese American Community in New York appeal to our elected officials and fellow citizens in the United States of America to stand in solidarity
with our Sudanese sisters and brothers who are fighting for liberty, democracy, and
now, for their lives.
We call on the President of the United States of America and the United States Congress
to:
1. Support and expedite the Kildee-Bilirakis bipartisan resolution on Sudan (H.Res 432).
2. Demand that Transitional Military Council (TMC) immediately halt extrajudicial killings, assaults,
and detentions of peaceful protestors and innocent civilians.
3. Call the United Nations and African Union to form an urgent independent international
investigation on the crimes committed against the peaceful Sudanese civilians on June 3rd, that led to a barbaric massacre and crackdown of the sit-in site in front of the military HQs.
4. Hold the TMC and al-Janjaweed militias accountable with full responsibility for their crimes, graceless killing and extensive use of power against peaceful protestors on June 3rd.
5. Urge the TMC to fulfill its promise and hand over power to a civilian-led government.
6. Enlist the Rapid Support Forces (al-Janjaweed militias) as a terrorist organization and monitor its international and local financial transactions.
7. Demand the TMC remove the deployed armed forces and al-Janjaweed militias from the capital and towns across Sudan.
8. Demand the TMC release all political prisoners and detainees immediately and unconditionally, and allow the people of Sudan their right to protest and their right of freedom of expression.
9. Condemn the ongoing intimidating attempts by the TMC and al-Janjaweed militias, to prevent the people of Sudan from exercising their right of civil disobedience, general strike and public demonstrations throughout the country.
10. Demand the TMC lift the ban on the internet service across the country, which will enable the people of Sudan to stay connected globally and allow the world to monitor the human rights violations by the TMC and al-Janjaweed militias.
11. Press the allies of the United States globally and regionally (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt) to void any formal recognition of the TMC and encourage them to maintain a prodemocratic foreign policy toward Sudan in this volatile time.
The recent outbreak of deadly and unjustified violence in Sudan has broken our hearts and tried our souls. But we remain ever confidant that with perseverance, solidarity with our allies, and an unwavering commitment to freedom and justice, we can turn the dream of a democratic Sudan into reality.
Your position is much appreciated by the Sudanese American Community in Minnesota.
References
1.https://youtu.be/kfl3jjwcyAw
2. https://www.cruz.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=4456
3. https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398340
As a Sudanese-American and as a member of the Sudanese American Community in New York, I would like to ask for your urgent support for H R 432, the Kildee-Bilirakis bipartisan resolution on Sudan and stand by the demands and will of the Sudanese people.
Since December 2018, the people of Sudan have risen up in courage and solidarity to fight for a return of freedom and democracy. The Coalition of Sudanese Professional Association (SPA) and the Forces for Freedom & Change (FFC) led and coordinated the Sudanese uprising. The resolute and peaceful protests of an enormous grass-roots coalition of Sudanese women and men from all walks of life led to the end of the exploitative rule of the tyrant Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.
This victory has proven to be fleeting; after 6 weeks of procrastination and prevarication by the unelected “Transitional” Military Council (TMC), the TMC has not only reneged
on its promise to peacefully transfer power to a civilian government, but has brutally and ruthlessly dispersed the 6-week-long pro-democratic sit-in in front of the military headquarters. Transitional Military Council (TMC) has appointed Mohammed Hamdan Dagolo “Hemeti”, a former al-Janjaweed leader, warlord and perpetrator of human rights crimes in Darfur, as Deputy chief. With this action the PMC has implicitly condoned a dangerous paramilitary group led by Hemeti known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), formerly known as al-Janjaweed militias. Additionally, the Governments of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt expressed their support for the TMC. Sudanese
American Community in New York believes such a role is disruptive and will forestall the institution of a civilian-led transitional government.
On June 3rd, al-Janjaweed militias (a.k.a RSF) and other security forces attacked thousands of protestors with unrestrained violence. They used live ammunition to kill and maim defenseless civilians in peaceful gatherings, they broke into homes and hospitals to assault and murder prodemocracy activists, and arrested political opponents at an unprecedented scale. The full scale of the massacre is still unknown, and the latest figures from the Sudanese Doctors’ Association confirm at least 100 civilians have been killed and over 700 wounded. The number of casualties is likely to rise given the high number of missing protesters. Furthermore, al-Janjaweed militias have taken full control of the Greater Khartoum and have been terrorizing its populations through attacks on healthcare professionals, extra judicial killings and rapes. Tens of victims, some of whom
were still alive, were thrown in the Nile River after their bodies were tied down with cement blocks.
These atrocities are occurring while Sudan is subjected to a deliberate and near total Internet blackout to disguise the scale of human rights and humanitarian law violations and abuses. The initial legal assessment confirms that international crimes such as crimes against humanity and war crimes have been committed in Sudan in a systematic and planned manner (including acts of murder, torture, rape, enforced disappearances, and other inhumane and degrading treatment).
Sudanese American Community in New York appeal to our elected officials and fellow citizens in the United States of America to stand in solidarity
with our Sudanese sisters and brothers who are fighting for liberty, democracy, and
now, for their lives.
We call on the President of the United States of America and the United States Congress
to:
1. Support and expedite the Kildee-Bilirakis bipartisan resolution on Sudan (H.Res 432).
2. Demand that Transitional Military Council (TMC) immediately halt extrajudicial killings, assaults,
and detentions of peaceful protestors and innocent civilians.
3. Call the United Nations and African Union to form an urgent independent international
investigation on the crimes committed against the peaceful Sudanese civilians on June 3rd, that led to a barbaric massacre and crackdown of the sit-in site in front of the military HQs.
4. Hold the TMC and al-Janjaweed militias accountable with full responsibility for their crimes, graceless killing and extensive use of power against peaceful protestors on June 3rd.
5. Urge the TMC to fulfill its promise and hand over power to a civilian-led government.
6. Enlist the Rapid Support Forces (al-Janjaweed militias) as a terrorist organization and monitor its international and local financial transactions.
7. Demand the TMC remove the deployed armed forces and al-Janjaweed militias from the capital and towns across Sudan.
8. Demand the TMC release all political prisoners and detainees immediately and unconditionally, and allow the people of Sudan their right to protest and their right of freedom of expression.
9. Condemn the ongoing intimidating attempts by the TMC and al-Janjaweed militias, to prevent the people of Sudan from exercising their right of civil disobedience, general strike and public demonstrations throughout the country.
10. Demand the TMC lift the ban on the internet service across the country, which will enable the people of Sudan to stay connected globally and allow the world to monitor the human rights violations by the TMC and al-Janjaweed militias.
11. Press the allies of the United States globally and regionally (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt) to void any formal recognition of the TMC and encourage them to maintain a prodemocratic foreign policy toward Sudan in this volatile time.
The recent outbreak of deadly and unjustified violence in Sudan has broken our hearts and tried our souls. But we remain ever confidant that with perseverance, solidarity with our allies, and an unwavering commitment to freedom and justice, we can turn the dream of a democratic Sudan into reality.
Your position is much appreciated by the Sudanese American Community in Minnesota.
References
1.https://youtu.be/kfl3jjwcyAw
2. https://www.cruz.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=4456
3. https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398340
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