About The Crisis In Darfur
Darfur family displaced by the genocide and currently living in neighboring Chad
The crisis in Darfur, in western Sudan, has led to some of the worst human rights abuses imaginable, including systematic and widespread murder, rape, abduction and forced displacement. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have died as a result of both deliberate and indiscriminate attacks, and more than 2 million civilians have been forced to flee from their homes. The situation on the ground has been plagued with renewed violence, Janjawid attacks, and aerial bombing by the Government of Sudan’s military. Currently, the Government of Sudan is resisting the UN Security Council-mandated peacekeeping operation that is desperately needed.
The Maroon Missionaries Organization has been in direct contact with the UN, U.S. and European officials to call for their vigorous action and have pressed the governments of Chad and Sudan directly. Our organization’s global membership has also organized letter-writing campaigns and demonstrations to draw attention to the crisis.
The warring parties in Darfur have failed to reach a peace agreement after seven rounds of peace talks held in Abuja, Nigeria under the auspices of the African Union. The displaced civilian population faces continued military and paramilitary violence from the janjaweed and Sudanese Armed Forces. The Sudanese Armed Forces have not restored security for civilians in the region.
The international community must act together to put a stop to these atrocities and bring relief to those who have survived but continue to suffer. Thankfully, those who become a supporter of our organization and act proactively can ensure the peaceful and tranquil future of Darfur. Act now - before millions more are innocently killed.
