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Sudan Policy Review

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Washington Post “The new U.S. policy, which will be formally unveiled Monday, calls for a campaign of “pressure and incentives” to cajole the government in Khartoum into pursuing peace in the troubled Darfur region, settling disputes with the autonomous government … Continue reading →

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[It’s official!] Obama names Gration as special envoy to Sudan

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      March 18, 2009 President Obama Announces Major General Scott Gration as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Today, I am pleased to join Secretary Clinton in … Continue reading →

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From ForeignPolicy.com: How to Get Serious on Sudan

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

From ForeignPolicy.com’s Will Inboden come a few important notes to the Obama Administration now that they’re appointing a highly qualified envoy for Sudan: 1. Don’t confuse an appointment with action. Appointing a special envoy is a welcome move in beginning … Continue reading →

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The Associated Press: Source: Ex-Air Force pilot picked as Sudan envoy

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Source: Ex-Air Force pilot picked as Sudan envoy WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior administration official says President Barack Obama has chosen retired Air Force Gen. J. Scott Gration to be a special envoy to war-wracked Sudan. Gration is a close … Continue reading →

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