Tomorrow in Congress, there will be an-person panel that I will be speaking in about the anniversary of the murder of Khashoggi 6 yrs after the event. Details are in the flyer @sarahleah1 from @DAWNmenaorg and @Loghman_Fattahi from @CPJMENA are speaking as well and it’ll be moderated by Sherif Mansour.

Wednesday, October 3, 12 PM in D.C.: “The Case for Accountability Six Years after the Murder of Khashoggi” The event will feature DAWN's @Sarahleah1 , @aalodah , @Loghman_Fattahi , and Sherif Mansour. #JusticeForJamal

Congressional Briefing: Report on UAE Intervention in Sudan, War Crimes, and Arms Export! washingtoncentre.org/2024/06…

Elsheikh further broadened the discussion by mentioning the potential influence of other external actors like #SaudiArabia, Seifeldein also mentioned the United States involvement,

Elsheikh and Seifeldein emphasized the urgency for the international community to withdraw all support from the RSF, highlighting the group's destructive role within #Sudan.

Seifeldein called for an end to the UAE's actions, suggesting they have significantly worsened the conflict. He pointed out the UAE's use of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) not just in Sudan, but also in the ongoing war in Yemen “need to be stopped”.

Elsheikh emphasized the critical need to raise awareness about the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Sudan. Due to the lack of media coverage, Sudan's crisis isn't receiving nearly the same level of attention as other global disasters.

These forces now dominate all of the country's resources, leaving the remainder of the populace in shambles. The current situation in Sudan is one of the worst humanitarian disasters, pushing people into famine which has resulted in the death toll increasing to more than 100,000

has essentially turned the conflict into a "UAE war" within Sudan. This strategic positioning of the RSF allows them to control agricultural land, further pulling away resources away from

Mohamed Seifeldein echoed this statement, highlighting the concerning involvement of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) . He suggests the UAE's arming of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)

On May 31st, Congresswoman @EleanorNorton (D-DC) convened a conference at the House of Representatives to address the human rights situation in #Sudan. the Washington Center for Human Rights, coordinated the event.

I was honored to moderate today’s conference at the House of Representatives, hosted by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. The event was coordinated by the @WCHR_DC Washington Center for Human Rights and its director, Saif Al Mouthana @sshiaab We discussed the ramifications of the #Sudan Crisis, shedding light on the humanitarian violations, the threat of a governmental vacuum in Sudan, and the dangers posed by #AlQaeda and other terrorist organizations. We also examined the role of #Iran and #UAE in tis crisis. Speakers: 1. Hagir Elsheikh is a prominent Sudanese American activist and political analyst Currently, she is part of Sudan's working advocacy group for Congress and the State Department. She also serves as an advisor for several humanitarian organizations working for Sudan, including the UN, UNDP, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Safer World Organization, CIPE, Concordia, Project Expedite Justice, FCNL Organization, USAID, and the Sudan Human Rights Watch. 2. Councilman Mohamed "Mo" Seifeldein is the first Sudanese American and Immigrant to be elected to the Alexandria City Council, occupying a position that was once held by George Washington. He served from 2019-2021. Mo is a lawyer and holds a legal certificate in international comparative law. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the Sudanese American Physicians Association. It was a privilege to be part of such an important discussion.

الكونجرس، State Department Report on UAE intervention in Sudan, War Crimes & Arms Export” x.com/i/broadcasts/1MnxnMlgk…

أقام مركز @WCHR_DC إحاطة في #الكونجرس ، برعاية @EleanorNorton ، حول حقوق الإنسان في #السودان والدول الداعمة للجماعات المسلحة والإرهابية! The @WCHR_DC held its discussion on  “State Department Report on UAE intervention in Sudan, War Crimes & Arms Export”. This event is hosted by Congresswoman @EleanorNorton Speakers: Hagir Elsheikh Councilman Mohamed Moderator @HAbdulwahhab