Join the calls of thousands of demonstrators in 15 countries around the world to demand greater support for the Sudanese peace process. Ten aid agencies recently compiled a report, Rescuing the Peace in Southern Sudan, warning that the Comprehensive Peace Agreement is in jeopardy. In the past year over 2,500 people were killed and 350,000 were displaced in Sudan. On Saturday, January 10th, thousands gathered demanding greater protection of civilians and greater support of the peace process by the UN and the African Union.

It has been 5 years since the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed and yet the violence in Sudan continues. There is a need for greater protection of civilians. Women are increasingly targeted for violence in Sudan. Many are concerned the entire peace process is in jeopardy as a result of the rising violence, persistent poverty, and political tensions in the country.

The tentative peace process will be further strained by the upcoming elections and a referendum. The referendum is planned to occur in 2011 and will decide if Southern Sudan is to secede from the country. The elections are to take place this year and will be the first multiparty elections for Sudan in 24 years.

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Join the demonstrators and Amnesty International to call on UN to ensure civilians and the peace process are protected!

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Thousands Gather to Take Action on Sudan, Amnesty International, January 9 2010

Read the Report: Rescuing the Peace in Southern Sudan, January 2010

Critical year ahead for Sudan amid fears of war, BBC News, January 9 2010

Southern Sudan needs to avoid war, aid agencies say, CNN, Januray 7 2010