Sudan Day of Action Campaign

Note: This is an Enough Project campaign.

On April 24th activists are coming together for a Day of Action to demand their Members of Congress speak out against Sudan’s removal from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. We’re providing resources and materials to help activists contact their representatives. 

New Brief: EU Financial Leverage for Impact in South Sudan

Note: This blog was originally published on enoughproject.org.

A new policy brief published today by the Enough Project urges the European Union to more clearly and consistently assert leadership and develop much-needed financial leverage that could support a truly reinvigorated peace process in South Sudan, a country hijacked by corrupt elites and marred by brutal conflict and urgent humanitarian crises.

U.S. Takes Action against South Sudanese Public and Private Oil Entities

Note: This statment was originally published on thesentry.org.

March 21, 2018 (Washington, DC) – Today, the United States announced it was taking action against 15 South Sudanese oil-related entities “whose revenues have contributed to the ongoing crisis in South Sudan.” U.S. as well as non-U.S. companies will now need a license to export, re-export, or transfer exports of any U.S.-origin goods or technology to the listed entities.

The Sentry Brings Aboard OFAC Corruption and Human Rights Targeting Chief Joshua White as Director of Policy and Analysis

Note: This press release originally appeared on thesentry.org.

The Sentry is pleased to announce its new Director of Policy and Analysis, Joshua White.

White joins The Sentry after eight years with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), where he was most recently the first Chief for Human Rights and Corruption in its targeting division.

Sharing Emi Mahmoud’s Dreams for Peace on International Women’s Day 2018

Note: This blog was originally posted on enoughproject.org.

Thursday, March 8th, 2018 is International Women’s Day. At The Enough Project, we focus on countries in East and Central Africa where women and girls are too often the victims of brutal and devastating violence. However, these women and girls are also at the forefront crucial initiatives pushing for peace, inclusion, and transparency in their respective countries. Last month, we had the honor of featuring Darfuri activist and poet Emi Mahmoud at the Lemkin Summit to End Genocide and Mass Atrocities. In honor of this year’s International Women’s Day, we are continuing to highlight and amplify her work.