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Reports are coming out of Darfur: The Sudanese government and its militia allies are attacking civilians even as you read this

TAKE ACTION: Call the White House today by dialing 202-456-1111. Urge President Obama to condemn the violence happening now in Darfur.

Reports are coming out of Darfur that the Sudanese government and its militia allies are attacking civilians even as you read this e-mail.

According to a first-hand account from Darfur, "People in Elfasher (my hometown where my mother, sisters, brothers and their children are still there) saw military jets and heard loud explosions outside the city. Situation is tense in the city. People stayed at home (no schools or ordinary business). Usually air strikes are signs that the ground troops and Janjaweed are not far."

President Obama, Secretary Clinton and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice must respond. This is the first time that there have been reports of aerial attacks under the new administration's watch. They must send a clear message to Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and his regime that violence against civilians, peacekeepers and aid workers in Darfur will not be tolerated.

Call 202-456-1111 today and ask President Obama to condemn the violence happening right now in Darfur. Tell him that you support and expect a response to the violence in Darfur. Tell him that under his watch, we must all bring an end to the genocide.

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Hello, my name is (YOUR NAME) and I'm from (YOUR CITY, YOUR STATE). I'm calling to ask President Obama to urgently address the escalating violence in Darfur. According to on-the-ground reports, Omar al-Bashir has launched air and ground attacks throughout Darfur and civilians have been caught in the middle.

President Obama, please demand that Bashir, his regime and the involved rebel groups must immediately cease attacks on civilians in Darfur. Additionally, you should designate a high-level official with the necessary stature, authority and mandate to lead your administration's efforts to reach a comprehensive solution in Sudan. Thank you.

If the White House comment line is busy, please try again later. It is important that we make our voices heard. After you've completed your call, use this web form to tell us how it went.

Thank you for your consistent and steadfast action on behalf of the people of Darfur.

Sincerely,

Rich Stazinski
Save Darfur Coalition