NO REST FOR THE AWAKE - MINAGAHET CHAMORRO

From the Save Darfur Coalition : “We are very thankful to America, those people who saw the suffering of their brothers and sisters. It is not our success alone. It is the success of everyone… from all over the world.” –Bishop Paride Taban Two days ago South Sudan became an independent nation and I was honored to witness this historic event in person. “It’s a miracle,” one Southerner exclaimed. “A dream has come true,” said another. So many people wanted me to know how important the support of the U.S. and the international community was in making that dream a reality. I’m hosting a live webcast this Thursday, July 14th, to talk about my experience and the challenges facing both North and South Sudan. Click here to RSVP . I also shot a quick video to give you a first look at what it was like to be in Juba as South Sudan declared its independence: Video Blog: Week 2 from South Sudan from sara fusco on Vimeo . Watch the video now and then join me on Thursday for the liv

Dear Michael Lujan, Thank you! Because of your activism and persistence, President Obama has appointed retired Major General J. Scott Gration as special envoy to Sudan. General Gration traveled to Africa with President Obama in 2006, visiting refugee camps in Chad. His experience, gravitas and close relationship with President Obama will contribute greatly to his effectiveness. It remains to be seen if he will have the mandate and authority to drive U.S. policy on Sudan. The appointment of a special envoy is an urgently needed step forward—and it wouldn't have happened if we hadn't raised our voices together. But our work isn't over. The Sudanese government's recent decision to expel 13 international aid agencies has left about 1.1 million civilians without food aid, 1.5 million without health care and over a million without potable water—threatening starvation and disease on a massive scale. General Gration has his work cut out for him. He will need to hit the gr