Good News in Sudan! =)

So, apparently there were over 50,000 people at that rally! Pretty awesome... Just got this email a few days ago from the Save Darfur Coalition people; and it's exciting, so I thought I would share it. (If you haven't visited SaveDarfur.org and signed the "Million Voices" Postcard, please go now -- it takes maybe 45 seconds total, but it let's the President know you care about stopping genocide).


"I have some good news to report! Earlier today, the Sudanese government and two of the main Darfur rebel factions signed a peace agreement to end three years of fighting that has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions from their homes.

This is only the first step toward ending the violence in Darfur and putting a stop to the tragic genocide.

You and others have sent over 800,000 Million Voices postcards to President Bush. And just a day after over 50,000 rallied on the National Mall in Washington, and thousands joined rallies in cities across the country, President Bush dispatched Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick to the peace talks.

And you helped make the issue of genocide in Darfur a top priority for the Bush Administration.

The momentum is building and we can make a difference!

Click the link below to tell your friends and family about our campaign. And thank President Bush for his leadership so far - but let him know there is more work still to be done.
http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/darfur/thankYou.jsp?campaign_KEY=2082

The peace agreement has been signed, but we must make sure that both sides live up to the terms. The millions of men, women, and children who have been displaced or have had their lives rocked by violence will not know peace until the government and the rebels live up to theses agreed terms.

The Bush Administration must continue to play a leading role.

On a more personal note, I am incredibly grateful to the Save Darfur Coalition staff, our volunteers, member organizations and all of you for your incredible efforts over the past weeks and months. Each of you helped us reach this historic point - but it is only the first step.

As we continue the fight, there will be many more opportunities for you take action and help make a difference.

Best regards,

David Rubenstein
Save Darfur Coalition"