Press Releases & Statements
Horrifying Carnage and Humanitarian Catastrophe Devastate Darfur
Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is outraged by the continued horrifying slaughter, destruction, and forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of innocent men, women, and children who have nowhere to go. While the situation in Darfur has become increasingly dangerous, sadly, the international community has shamefully not treated the current…
When We Speak, They Listen and Take Action
Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is pleased by the response of United States President Joseph Biden to Sudan by expanding the existing sanctions to impose further sanctions on leaders in Sudan who undermine Sudan’s transition to democracy. This expansion of previous sanctions is the first step in realizing the Sudanese people’s…
Death and Destruction in El Geneina
Death and Destruction in El Geneina Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is enraged by the recent death and destruction in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur. As Radio Dabanga has covered, at least 230 people have reportedly died and 350 wounded. The actual death toll of the clashes is…
A Catastrophe Unfolds in El Geneina
A Catastrophe Unfolds in El Geneina Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) is outraged by the escalation of violence in El Geneina, West Darfur. At least 90 people are reported to have been killed and between 10,000 and 20,000 people have fled to Chad, according to UNHCR estimates. Earlier this week…
