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Letter to H.E. Mr. Massad Boulus from Iowa Forum for Peace and Democracy
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02:08 PM July, 28 2025 Sudanese Online SudaneseOnline News-USA My Library Short URL
IOWA FORUM FOR PEACE AND DEMOCRACY ملتقى ايوا للسلام والديمقراطية 1516 Crescent Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 EIN:46-1182508 H.E. Mr. Massad Boulus Senior Advisor to the President for Africa July 25, 2025 Subject: Urgent Action to End the War in Sudan Dear Mr. Boulus, The Iowa Forum for Peace and Democracy extends its deep appreciation for your personal engagement and for the Trump Administration’s leadership in addressing the catastrophic war in Sudan. Since the outbreak of hostilities between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15, 2023, the United States has played a pivotal role in championing peace efforts, delivering over $2.3 billion in humanitarian assistance, and pursuing accountability for grave human rights abuses through targeted sanctions. Yet, despite these commendable efforts, Sudan today faces the world’s largest humanitarian crisis: 25 million people-more than half the population-are on the brink of famine. 11 million are internally displaced, while 4 million have fled as refugees. 17 million children remain out of school, their futures in jeopardy. The upcoming Washington meeting on July 29, 2025, bringing together the United States, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, offers a critical moment to reverse Sudan’s trajectory toward total state collapse. However, negotiations dominated by foreign powers—some implicated in fueling the war—without authentic representation of Sudanese civilian forces will not deliver a just or sustainable peace. We urge the United States to leverage its leadership to ensure that this process prioritizes the Sudanese people—not the ambitions of armed actors or regional patrons. Specifically, we call Email: [email protected] upon your office to champion the following: Immediate and Comprehensive Ceasefire Pressure all parties and their external sponsors to halt weapons transfers, financial flows, and logistical support that perpetuate the conflict. Unimpeded Humanitarian Access Secure safe corridors for aid delivery, protect humanitarian workers, and prevent the warring factions from weaponizing food and medical supplies. Civilian Protection and Accountability Expand monitoring mechanisms to document atrocities, deter further war crimes, and pursue justice for victims through impartial accountability frameworks. A Civilian-Led Political Process Launch an inclusive transition roadmap anchored in democratic governance and civilian supremacy, ensuring the permanent withdrawal of the military from political life. Post-War Reconstruction and Stability Mobilize international resources for rebuilding critical infrastructure, restoring education, and creating conditions for the voluntary return of millions of displaced Sudanese Sudan stands at a tipping point. The choices made in Washington will shape not only the future of 45 million Sudanese but the stability of an entire region stretching from the Sahel to the Red Sea. This is not merely a diplomatic challenge-it is a moral imperative. We trust that the United States, under your counsel, will rise to this moment and lead a coalition committed to ending the bloodshed and restoring Sudan’s path to peace, justice, and democratic governance. Thank you for your leadership and unwavering commitment. Respectfully , Iowa Forum for Peace and Democracy
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