Don't Let Bashir Escape Justice

Any day now, the Security Council may seek to invoke Article 16, a provision that can suspend the International Criminal Court's proceedings against al-Bashir.

We can't let al-Bashir escape accountability, and we don't have a moment to lose. Last week's attack on the Kalma refugee camp by the Sudanese government is a reminder of what is at stake.

Send a message to President Bush, and tell him the US must oppose and veto any attempt to suspend the case against al-Bashir.

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Dear President Bush:

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Don't let Omar al-Bashir off the hook while millions of his victims continue to suffer in Darfur. When the U.N. Security Council voted to reauthorize the UNAMID civilian protection mission on July 31st, the U.S. showed great leadership in abstaining from a resolution that unconscionably linked the reauthorization of the UNAMID mission to possible legal protection for the architect of the Darfur genocide. I thank you for this principled stand. Now you must ensure that the U.N. Security Council - the very body that authorized the International Criminal Court's investigation - does not bargain away the prospect of justice and accountability in Darfur. I urge you to: ** Lead the international community in demanding that the Sudanese government take verifiable action to facilitate the deployment of peacekeepers, renew a just and inclusive peace process, and ensure the free flow of humanitarian aid to Darfur. ** Strongly oppose, and veto if necessary, any attempt to postpone investigations of genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur due to political pressure from Bashir and his allies. Thank you for your leadership on this urgent matter.
Sincerely,

[Your name]
[Your address]

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