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• posted by Genocide Intervention Network
• 03/05/2007

Tell your representative that the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act must be implemented!

Despite agreeing to allow an expanded peacekeeping mission into the region, the government of Sudan continues to bomb villages in Darfur in violation of the ceasefire agreement. As the government of Sudan continues to act with impunity, the United States must do everything in its power to pressure Khartoum to end the genocide.

It is important for the president to implement the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act passed by Congress and signed by the president. The United States must put words into action.

The DPAA must be implemented.

The DPAA contains two crucial provisions that will limit the ability of the government of Sudan to finance the genocide:

• Freezing the assets of individuals guilty of committing genocide and perpetrating violence in the region

• Denying entry at US ports to oil tankers that have done business with the government of Sudan

A recent poll conducted by GI-Net shows that the majority of Americans not only believe stopping genocide should be a high foreign policy priority, but support the implementation of these two provisions. For more information about the state of DPAA implementation, please read our latest status report.

Ask your representative to ensure that the president is implementing the DPAA!

CALL 1-800-GENOCIDE (1-800-436-6243) and we will connect you with your representative free of charge!

What to say:

• You are a constituent concerned about the genocide in Darfur.

• You are urging your representative to encourage President Bush to implement the provisions of the DPAA, including asset freezes and port-entry denial.

Visit www.1800GENOCIDE.com to provide feedback on your call and your experience with 1-800-GENOCIDE.

ABOUT 1-800-GENOCIDE

“Put out a call, a 911, and say there’s a genocide underway.”
—Samantha Power

The Genocide Intervention Network has created the first-ever anti-genocide hotline that connects constituents directly with their elected officials for free. The hotline provides up-to-date talking points related to current legislation and GI-Net campaigns. Call anytime and voice your concern regarding the genocide in Darfur to your governor, your members of Congress and President Bush. For more information visit www.1800GENOCIDE.com.