The Sudan Campaign

Nyadeng Malek (shown here with her baby Deng) was captured and enslaved by government militia forces in 1996. When she tried to resist being raped, her finger was cut off. She is one of millions scarred by the genocide in Sudan.

A broad coalition of activists have initiated "The Sudan Campaign" – two weeks of intensive activity in Washington and around the country – to spotlight the on-going genocide in Sudan. The Campaign calls the nation to action and petitions President Clinton to stop what Congress deems a "genocidal" onslaught by the Government of Sudan on its indigenous African population. The onslaught includes forced starvation, enslavement, and religious persecution.

The Campaign arises in response to Secretary of State Albright's challenge that suffering in Sudan has not been "marketable" to the American people. But Americans care deeply about victims of genocide, and will not sit by silently.


Campaign Overview

The Sudan Campaign begins on May 23 with an inaugural ceremony at the Capitol Building featuring escaped slaves, congressmen, and other notables. Participants at the opening ceremony will then walk to the White House to petition the President.

The following two weeks will feature daily events, including vigils, protests, teach-ins, and gospel festivals. This activism will then be capped off on June 8 with a visit by the 5th grade class who launched the S.T.O.P. Slavery That Oppresses People campaign. The class from Denver, which has helped free hundreds of Sudanese slaves, will hold a special press conference at the Lincoln Memorial and lobby Congress.

National Sudan Day - June 9

The Campaign has declared June 9 National Sudan Day. In cities across the country, Americans will rally for an end to genocide in Sudan. In Atlanta, for instance, representatives of 52 Black churches are gathering at the capitol for a solidarity rally. Learn how you can get involved and register with the Campaign.

For more information, please call 1-888-212-5044 or 202-822-6106.