Uganda and Darfur
"There comes a time when we must say, 'Never again.'" – John Edwards
Today, two neighboring nations in Africa—Sudan and Uganda—contain two of the most critical humanitarian crises in the world.
John Edwards believes that as the most powerful nation in the world, we have a moral responsibility to take forceful action to put an end to the suffering in both nations. America can be a beacon for the world again—but we must show moral leadership.
John Edwards has outlined steps the United States can take with its NATO allies to help end the genocide in Darfur and to support the peace process in Uganda.
Edwards' plan to end the genocide in Darfur includes:
- Using American logistical and operational resources to support peacekeeping efforts
- Encouraging NATO countries to support U.N. troops with logistical, operational, and financial support.
- The U.S. hosting an emergency meeting of NATO's leadership to act on Darfur.
- Compelling NATO to establish a no-fly zone over the region, to cut off supplies to the brutal Janjaweed militias and end Sudanese bombing of civilians in Darfur.
- Asking NATO member countries to impose new multilateral sanctions on the Sudanese government as well as individuals complicit in the genocide.
Edwards has also proposed a plan to promote peacekeeping efforts in Uganda. He has called on President Bush to take the following steps provide clear support for the Juba peace talks between the government of Uganda and the Lord's resistance army:
- Make a clear, unambiguous public statement of support for the Juba Peace Talks and for Special Envoy Chissano's efforts.
- Dispatch a high-level presidential envoy to work with the leadership of Special Envoy Chissano.
- Commit sufficient funds to support the U.N. Juba Initiative Fund.
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