Congressmen Payne and Capuano oppose normalizing ties with sudan

May 28, 2008

        Two United States Congressmen, Donald Payne and Michael Capuano have made a statement opposing the Bush Administration normalizing ties with the government of Sudan. The Congressmen stated that, "the Bush Administration must end normalization talks with the Bashir regime in light of what has taken place in Abyei." They also went on to say, "We strongly condemn any move toward normalization of relations until the provisions of the CPA are implemented, peace is restored in Abyei and Darfur, and the outcome of the Southern and Abyei referendums are respected." These Congressmen echo the voices of Darfur Advocates who are also opposed to normalizing ties with the government of Khartoum.

         The Damanga Coalition for Freedom and Democracy praises the two Congressmen for this bold statement. Damanga is truly grateful, and urges other senators, and House representatives, and all Darfur Advocates to join Congressmen Payne and Capuano in taking a stand against normalizing ties with Sudan.