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This video provides an overview of the first genocide in Darfur, and covers developments through 2016.
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Our President's Speeches, Publications, Appearances & Media
Niemat Ahmadi — DWAG’s founder and a Darfuri genocide survivor — in her own words and through the outlets covering her work.
Congress and Advocates Call on NBA to End Emirates Partnership as UAE Fuels Genocide in Sudan
Three Years of Violence in Sudan: Women and Girls on the Frontline of the Conflict
Three Years On: Sudan’s War, Humanitarian Collapse, and U.S. Leadership
Conviction in Darfur case highlights what Sudan still lacks: justice in the present
This article reports on the International Criminal Court’s landmark conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (known as Ali Kushayb), a former Janjaweed militia leader, for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Darfur conflict. It emphasizes...
‘Dying in Silence’: Why Has the World Forgotten the Sudan Genocide?
In this opinion piece, Zeteo examines the war in Sudan alongside global crises like Gaza, arguing that Sudan’s mass atrocities and humanitarian catastrophe are receiving far less international media attention and political urgency. It highlights the scale of violence,...
Women, Peace, and Security in Sudan ft. Niemat Ahmadi
Sudan’s Ongoing Nightmare: Preventing Further Atrocities with Niemat Ahmadi
In this speech at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, Niemat Ahmadi—Darfur genocide survivor and founder of the Darfur Women Action Group—warns that Sudan is again at risk of large-scale atrocities. She urges urgent international action to prevent...
15-Year Anniversary Event – Statement by Ms. Niemat Ahmadi, President of Darfur Women Action Group
U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and Others on Humanitarian Situation in Sudan
This C-SPAN program features a U.S. special envoy for Sudan and other officials discussing the worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan amid ongoing conflict. The briefing highlights large-scale civilian displacement, acute food insecurity, and escalating violence,...
Episode 37: Niemat Ahmadi
This episode of EVAP (Expert Voices on Atrocity Prevention) features Niemat Ahmadi, founder of the Darfur Women Action Group, in a conversation on atrocity prevention and the situation in Sudan. She discusses how unresolved legacies of the Darfur genocide continue to...
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Documents, reporting, books, and films — grouped by type, in chronological order within each group.
DWAG Resource Documents
Sudanese Women Leaders Demand Protection, Peace, Justice
Sudanese Women-Centered Peace and Justice Convening- Advancing Lasting and Sustainable Peace through a Pan-African and Gender-Responsive Approach As the world marks International Women’s History Month, Sudanese women have unified their voice by issuing an urgent call...
Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month
April marks Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to remember the victims and survivors of some of the darkest chapters in human history, and to reflect on our collective responsibility to ensure such atrocities are never repeated. From Rwanda to Armenia to...
Sudan Update: Week of April 27th
Washington, DC – The Darfur Women Action Group is deeply alarmed by the latest wave of violence, repression, starvation, and destruction that is unfolding across Sudan. Recent reports tell of a country being dragged further into catastrophe: civilians killed and...
Over a Hundred Killed as RSF Launches a Deadly Military Escalation
Last weekend, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalated violence against civilians across Darfur and Kordofan, resulting in a devastating loss of life, property, and livestock. The initial violence began a week prior with the deliberate destruction of natural resources...
News Outlets
Conviction in Darfur case highlights what Sudan still lacks: justice in the present
This article reports on the International Criminal Court’s landmark conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (known as Ali Kushayb), a former Janjaweed militia leader, for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Darfur conflict. It emphasizes...
June 2024 Monthly Forecast: Africa – Sudan
This Security Council Report previews the UN Security Council’s June 2024 discussions on Sudan, outlining key issues including the escalating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the humanitarian crisis, and the siege of...
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Sudan’s Leader
New York Times
Articles & Books
How Activist Niemat Ahmadi is Raising Awareness About the War in Sudan
This profile highlights Sudanese activist Niemat Ahmadi’s efforts to draw global attention to the war in Sudan. A survivor of the Darfur genocide and founder of the Darfur Women Action Group, Ahmadi advocates for humanitarian aid, accountability for atrocities, and...
Darfur trusts the criminal court
This article examines how many survivors of the Darfur conflict continue to place their hopes in the International Criminal Court, despite the slow pace of justice. It highlights the landmark trial of former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman and...
Pulling Peacekeepers From Darfur Will Be a Murderous Mistake
In this opinion piece, Niemat Ahmadi argues that withdrawing the UN-African Union peacekeeping mission (UNAMID) from Darfur would leave civilians vulnerable to renewed violence and mass atrocities. She contends that despite political progress in Sudan, security...
Spotlight on Sudan
Institute for Policy Studies
Video, Film & Podcasts
‘Dying in Silence’: Why Has the World Forgotten the Sudan Genocide?
In this opinion piece, Zeteo examines the war in Sudan alongside global crises like Gaza, arguing that Sudan’s mass atrocities and humanitarian catastrophe are receiving far less international media attention and political urgency. It highlights the scale of violence,...
Women, Peace, and Security in Sudan ft. Niemat Ahmadi
Episode 37: Niemat Ahmadi
This episode of EVAP (Expert Voices on Atrocity Prevention) features Niemat Ahmadi, founder of the Darfur Women Action Group, in a conversation on atrocity prevention and the situation in Sudan. She discusses how unresolved legacies of the Darfur genocide continue to...
Episode 7: Darfur: Genocide Past and Present
In this episode of The G Word: A Podcast on Genocide, Niemat Ahmadi discusses the lasting impact of the Darfur genocide and the ongoing violence in Sudan. Drawing on her personal experiences as a survivor and her work as an advocate, she examines the roots of the...
What’s behind the war in Sudan and how can it be stopped?
The Way Forward in the Post Revolution Sudan
https://www.iwp.edu/events/the-way-forward-in-the-post-revolution-sudan/
Sudan Moves Forward – Africa 54
Niemat Ahmadi, Founder of DWAG
VOA Africa
Eyewitness Testimony: Niemat Ahmadi