
september 2023
Letter in Support of H.Res.585, Condemning Sudanese Conflict
Letter in Support of H.Res.585, Condemning sudanese Conflict
The IRF Community and Africa Working Group circulated a letter urging the House Armed Services and Judiciary Committees to prioritize action regarding the ongoing crisis in Sudan. The violence, which has persisted for over 100 days, has shifted from Khartoum to regions like Darfur and Kordofan, exacerbating atrocities, including the destruction of houses of worship and the targeting of religious leaders. While commending the introduction of H.Res. 585, which condemns the conflict and supports the Sudanese people, the letter highlights incidents of religious persecution and the lack of accountability. It requests the swift enactment of the resolution, inclusive hearings with key stakeholders like USCIRF and the Sudanese diaspora, and an exploration of additional Congressional tools to assist the administration in resolving the conflict. The letter closes with gratitude for attention to the Sudan crisis.