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- Africa and the War on Terrorism
- African countries overwhelmingly expressed their support for the U.S.-led efforts on the war against terrorism shortly after the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington. Some African countries are reportedly sharing intelligence and are coordinating with Washington to fight terrorism in Africa. Administration officials believe that Africa is a potential breeding ground for terrorism. Some African officials are concerned that despite the strong support African governments have provided to the anti-terror campaign, they are not seen as real coalition partners in the fight against terrorism. African officials note that cooperation between the United States and Africa in the fight against terrorism should also include extraditing and apprehending members of African terrorist and extremist groups active in Europe and the United States. They argue that these groups are raising funds and organizing in the west, often unhindered by western governments.
- Instability in Chad
- The political and security situation in Chad remains volatile. Ethnic clashes, banditry, and fighting between government forces and rebel groups, both Chadian and Sudanese, have contributed to a fragile security situation in the east. The instability has forced many into exile from their homes due to ongoing violence. The presence of the displaced in refugee camps contributes to the escalated tension in the area. This report discusses these issues, as well as joint efforts between the United Nations and the European Union to deploy aid and improve regional security.
- Lawsuits Against State Supporters of Terrorism: An Overview
- A 1996 amendment to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) enables American victims of international terrorist acts supported by certain States designated by the State Department as supporters of terrorism - Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and previously Iraq and Libya - to bring suit in U.S. courts to seek monetary damages. This report, which will be updated, provides an overview of these issues and relevant legislation (H.R. 5167).
- Lawsuits Against State Supporters of Terrorism: An Overview
- A 1996 amendment to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) enables American victims of international terrorist acts supported by certain States designated by the State Department as supporters of terrorism - Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and previously Iraq and Libya - to bring suit in U.S. courts to seek monetary damages. This report, which will be updated, provides an overview of these issues and relevant legislation (H.R. 5167).
- The Middle East and North Africa: Political Succession and Regime Stability
- This report discusses the political future of various countries in the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region. A change in the leadership in these countries could significantly affect their policies toward the United States and their willingness to cooperate with the United States in achieving the stability needed to advance U.S. interests in this important region.
- Sudan: Economic Sanctions
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
- Sudan has been ravaged by civil war intermittently for four decades. An estimated 2 million people have died over the past two decades due to war-related causes and famine, and millions have been displaced from their homes. The ongoing crisis in Darfur in western Sudan has led to a major humanitarian disaster, with an estimated 1.9 million people displaced and more than 213,000 people forced into neighboring Chad. This report outlines the Darfur crisis as well as the current political climate of Sudan overall, as well as international efforts to send economic aid and peacekeeping forces to Sudan.
- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy
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- Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur
- This report discusses the crisis in Darfur, which began in February 2003, when two rebel groups emerged to challenge the National Islamic Front (NIF) government in DarfurThe report describes the mechanisms used to cleanse the area of non-Arabs by “total disengagement of administration and suspension of all government services.”
- Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
- Sudan, geographically the largest country in Africa, has been ravaged by civil war intermittently for four decades. More than 2 million people have died in Southern Sudan over the past two decades due to war-related causes and famine, and millions have been displaced from their homes. The crisis in Darfur began in February 2003, when two rebel groups emerged to challenge the National Congress Party (NCP) government in Darfur. The crisis in Darfur in western Sudan has led to a major humanitarian disaster, with an estimated 2.45 million people displaced, more than 240,000 people forced into neighboring Chad, and an estimated 450,000 people killed. This report discusses this situation in detail and also discusses U.S. and international efforts to aid in resolving the crisis.
- Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
- This report discusses the history of Sudan's civil unrest and the subsequent crisis in Darfur, as well as United Nations and United States aid and peacekeeping efforts, and current related policy under the Obama Administration.
- Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
- This report discusses the history of Sudan's civil unrest and the subsequent crisis in Darfur, as well as United Nations and United States aid and peacekeeping efforts, and current related policy under the Obama Administration.
- Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
- This report discusses the history of Sudan's civil unrest and the subsequent crisis in Darfur, as well as United Nations and United States aid and peacekeeping efforts, and current related policy under the Obama Administration.
- Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
- This report discusses the history of Sudan's civil unrest and the subsequent crisis in Darfur, as well as United Nations and United States aid and peacekeeping efforts, and current related policy under the Obama Administration.
- Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
- This report discusses the history of Sudan's civil unrest and the subsequent crisis in Darfur, as well as United Nations and United States aid and peacekeeping efforts, and current related policy under the Obama Administration.
- Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
- This report discusses the history of Sudan's civil unrest and the subsequent crisis in Darfur, as well as United Nations and United States aid and peacekeeping efforts, and current related policy under the Obama Administration.
- Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
- This report discusses the history of Sudan's civil unrest and the subsequent crisis in Darfur, as well as United Nations and United States aid and peacekeeping efforts, and current related policy under the Obama Administration.
- Sudan: The Darfur Crisis and the Status of the North-South Negotiations
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- Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues
- When civil unrest, violence, or natural disasters erupt in spots around the world, concerns arise over the safety of nationals from these troubled places who are in the United States. Provisions exist in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to offer temporary protected status (TPS) or relief from removal under specified circumstances. The United States currently provides TPS to nationals from seven countries: Burundi, El Salvador, Honduras, Liberia, Nicaragua, Somalia, and Sudan. Under the INA, the executive branch grants TPS. Congress, however, has also granted TPS legislatively, and legislation pertaining to TPS has received action in the 110th Congress.