2010, ISBN: 9781234605261

Rarebooksclub.com. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 28 pages. LC Number: KF26 . F625 2010a OCLC Number: (OCoLC)704267270 Subject: Peace-building -- Sudan. Exce… Plus…

Rarebooksclub.com. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 28 pages. LC Number: KF26 . F625 2010a OCLC Number: (OCoLC)704267270 Subject: Peace-building -- Sudan. Excerpt: . . . advocacy for the International Rescue Committee. The International Rescue Committee has been operating in Sudan since 1981, and currently helps more than 450, 000 people in Southern Sudan with essential services. IRC was also delivering humanitarian aid to around 2 million people in Darfur, North and East Sudan, until March 2009, when it was expelled by the Government of Sudan. Ms. Richard, herself, has extensive experience working on humanitarian issues, both inside and outside of government. So, I thank all of you for being here. I ask that you keep your remarks to 5 minutes or less so we have plenty of time for questions and discussion. And, of course, well submit your longer written statements for the record. Its now my pleasure to turn to my friend and distinguished ranking member, Senator Isakson, for his opening comments. OPENING STATEMENT OF HON. JOHNNY ISAKSON, U. S. SENATOR FROM GEORGIA Senator Isakson. Well, thank you very much, Chairman Feingold. And I would like to thank Chairman Kerry for the previous hearing we had, a few weeks ago, with General Gration. And I would note--General Gration, we appreciate you being in the audience today at this hearing. Youre doing great work in the Sudan, and we appreciate it very much. I welcome our panelists today. Having visited Darfur and Sudan last year--in fact, almost this week last year, so its been exactly a year ago--I am aware, firsthand, of the tragedy in Darfur, and also the tenuous nature of the NorthSouth relations, as well as the critical date thats coming up very soon, in terms of the secession referendum, which I guess is scheduled for January. The potential for critical problems is tremendous, but theres potential for opportunity and hope, as well. And the United States needs to be a key player in trying to . . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., Rarebooksclub.com<

2010, ISBN: 9781234605261

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 28 pages. LC Number: KF26 . F625 2010a OCLC Number: (OCoLC)704267270 Subject: Peace-building -- Sudan. Excerpt:… Plus…

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 28 pages. LC Number: KF26 . F625 2010a OCLC Number: (OCoLC)704267270 Subject: Peace-building -- Sudan. Excerpt: . . . advocacy for the International Rescue Committee. The International Rescue Committee has been operating in Sudan since 1981, and currently helps more than 450, 000 people in Southern Sudan with essential services. IRC was also delivering humanitarian aid to around 2 million people in Darfur, North and East Sudan, until March 2009, when it was expelled by the Government of Sudan. Ms. Richard, herself, has extensive experience working on humanitarian issues, both inside and outside of government. So, I thank all of you for being here. I ask that you keep your remarks to 5 minutes or less so we have plenty of time for questions and discussion. And, of course, well submit your longer written statements for the record. Its now my pleasure to turn to my friend and distinguished ranking member, Senator Isakson, for his opening comments. OPENING STATEMENT OF HON. JOHNNY ISAKSON, U. S. SENATOR FROM GEORGIA Senator Isakson. Well, thank you very much, Chairman Feingold. And I would like to thank Chairman Kerry for the previous hearing we had, a few weeks ago, with General Gration. And I would note--General Gration, we appreciate you being in the audience today at this hearing. Youre doing great work in the Sudan, and we appreciate it very much. I welcome our panelists today. Having visited Darfur and Sudan last year--in fact, almost this week last year, so its been exactly a year ago--I am aware, firsthand, of the tragedy in Darfur, and also the tenuous nature of the NorthSouth relations, as well as the critical date thats coming up very soon, in terms of the secession referendum, which I guess is scheduled for January. The potential for critical problems is tremendous, but theres potential for opportunity and hope, as well. And the United States needs to be a key player in trying to . . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<