This NYT piece describes the devastation being wrought in the global health sector by the foreign assistance freeze. Let me say a few words about what this looks like in the sector I work in, often called democracy and governance (DRG). 🧵

Today, the US issued sanctions on SAF's Gen. Burhan, along wtih one company & one person involved in weapons procurement for SAF. Along with last week's designations on RSF, these actions are long overdue and demand a comprehensive policy. Read our full statement: paema.ngo/sudan-sanctions-saf

@paema.ngo's Sudan Specialist Shayna Lewis spoke at the UN Security Council Ministerial on #Sudan on December 19. Read the full speech and watch the video at: www.paema.ngo/unsc_sudan

1/ New @hrw.org #Sudan report : The Rapid Support Forces & allied militias carried out war crimes in South Kordofan, killing and raping civilians, and looting & destroying homes in attacks that displaced 10s of thousands & left ghost towns in their wake. www.hrw.org/news/2024/12...

More than 600 days of war, 1 yr past the US atrocity determination & still no political will from the intl community to provide essential services, protect civilians, or take practical steps to bring an end to these horrifying attacks against Sudan's population. #KeepEyesOnSudan

Next week 👇

Honored to be on @voanews.bsky.social speaking about the need for a physical protection presence in #Sudan as part of a comprehensive protection of civilians plan for the country. www.voaafrica.com/africa-news-...

Where you can hear from me on #Angola & @laurenfortgang.bsky.social on #Sudan: www.voaafrica.com/africa-news-...

For the last 16 years PAEMA's team has been committed to working w/ conflict-affected communities in #Sudan #DRC & #Burma to find solutions for peace & to support justice + accountability. Your support today will help us continue this critical work. Learn more and donate: paema.ngo

In late Oct, we released our recs on protection of civilians in #Sudan. 19 months into the war the RSF, SAF and their allies continue to violate IHL by attacking and targeting civilians. The UNSC, AU PSC & other key stakeholders must act now to protect. Read: www.paema.ngo/commitment-t...