China Must Take Action on Darfur!
Last week, the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 422. This resolution calls on the Chinese government to help end the genocide in Darfur. The bill passed unanimously on June 6, 2007, by a vote of 410-0.
Urge your senators to take action!
Co-sponsors are needed for Senate Resolution 203, which calls on the government of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, by encouraging a robust peacekeeping force and effective peace process.
China, Sudan and Darfur
- The Chinese government has the leverage necessary to influence the government of Sudan’s behavior based upon their extensive economic ties, particularly related to the oil sector.
- China further supports Khartoum through the sale of arms, enabling Sudan to perpetrate genocide in Darfur.
Read more about China’s role in the ongoing genocide in Darfur.
Please take action today!
—Sam Bell

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