Dear US Government,

As a highly concerned citizen, I demand the immediate evacuation of American citizens from war-torn Sudan. Failure to evacuate them during this dangerous time is not only a moral failure, but also a breach of international law.

Under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, every person has the right to life, liberty, and security of person. Furthermore, the Geneva Conventions and other humanitarian laws impose obligations on States to protect and assist their own nationals in times of armed conflict.

I urge you to act urgently and evacuate American citizens from Sudan, it is unacceptable to leave them stranded in a hostile and dangerous environment, and it is your obligation as representatives of the United States to ensure their safe return home.

I therefore call on the US Government to take immediate steps to evacuate American citizens from Sudan and provide them with the assistance they need to leave the country safely. The lives and well-being of these citizens depend on your swift action.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Dear Honorable <local rep name>

I, <type your name, city, state>, am writing to request immediate and tangible support of the Sudanese people in their quest to prevent military conflict in their homes.

In just a few days of fighting, nearly four hundred people have died and thousands more have been wounded. The suffering of innocents will only continue to rise if the fighting goes on unchecked.

The Sudanese people have played no part in this conflict. The two forces are fighting over the ability to rule the country when neither of them were chosen by the people. To this day, the Sudanese peoples' peaceful protests for democracy goignored and they continue to suffer for it unjustly.

I demand the following actions from the US Government in order to achieve legitimate civilian government in Sudan.

1. Work with UN Special Representative Volker Perthe to negotiate an immediate ceasefire that is respected by both parties.

2. Force General Burhan and General Hamdan Dagalo (known as “Hemedti”) to enter peace negotations with African Union Chief Moussa Faki Mahamat.

3. Commit to delivering food and medical aid to the Sudanese people through organisations such as the UN World Food Programme (already paused in Sudan after two days of fighting) and the Red Crescent.

Just a few years ago, children were born in a time when Sudan was not ruled by a military faction for 30 years. Sudan’s Prime Minister, Dr. Abdalla Hamdok was working on ushering in a democratically elected civilian government. Sudanese people believe in freedom, peace and justice and peacefully fought for it through non-violent demonstrations. Not only have those dreams now been shattered by a military coup, but ordinary Sudanese people are now being shot and killed in their homes and their streets of their city for no reason at all.

This is what happens when the people are ignored and the military is permitted to behave without consequence. I ask that you please prevent any further recurrence.

Sincerely,
<Type your name>

Dear Rt Hon <MP name>,

I hope this letter finds you safe and well. I am writing to you six months since intense fighting broke out in Sudan on the 15th April 2023. Over 7,500 people have been killed and some 5.4 million have had to make the heart-breaking decision to leave their homes and are today displaced within Sudan and other countries including the UK. Sudan has now become the world’s fastest-growing displacement crisis.
The fighting between the Sudanese army and the RSF militia group has already crippled major infrastructure around the country and caused grave violations of human & children’s rights, including sexual and gender-based violence, enforced disappearance, and arbitrary detention. The RSF is not only fighting the Sudanese army, but they are also entering and occupying people’s homes, stealing, raping, and killing residents. There are countless horrific stories, many of which have kept me awake at night.
Four months ago (11th May) the parties meeting in Jeddah committed to de-escalate the fighting, minimise civilian harm and refrain from any disproportionate attacks. But since then, the killing of civilians has continued in Khartoum, Kordofan, El-Geneina, Al Fasher, and other areas. People from the well-resourced Darfur region are now having to re-live the genocidal trauma.
Sudanese people have played no part in this conflict. The two forces are fighting over the ability to rule the country when neither of them were chosen by the people. To this day, the Sudanese peoples' peaceful protests for democracy go ignored and they continue to suffer for it unjustly.
Given our history and the worsening refugee crisis, I call on you for tangible support of the Sudanese people. I request the following actions from the UK Government to achieve legitimate civilian government in Sudan:
1. Commit to delivering food and medical aid to the Sudanese people through organisations such as the UN World Food Programme and the Red Crescent. Sudan is brink of famine, and diseases are spreading, according to the United Nations and need further assistance in this area.
2. Urge General Burhan and General Dagalo to stop the conflict immediately and advocate for a new framework that appoints a universally accepted and credible special envoy around whom international efforts can focus on mediation for peacekeeping and a negotiated settlement.
3. Strongly condemn the shipments of weapons into Sudan from countries who are opponents of peace, including but not limited to the United Arab Emirates. These supply lines must be cut to prevent further death and destruction.
Sudanese people believe in freedom, peace and justice and peacefully fought for it through non-violent demonstrations. They want to return to their generational homes and continue their path to prosperity.
Will you act now to ensure that the UK government is supporting the Sudanese diaspora in the UK by meeting the requirements stated above before the refugee crisis worsens further?

Sincerely,
<Your name>
<your address>

Example Subject Lines:
- Take Immediate Action to Stop the Fighting in Sudan

Email Body:

Dear Honourable <Member of Parliament>,

As a member of your constituency, I request immediate and tangible support of the Sudanese people in their quest to prevent military conflict in their homes. In less than two weeks, more than four hundred people have died and thousands more have been wounded. The suffering of innocents will only continue to rise if the fighting goes on unchecked.

The Sudanese people have played no part in this conflict. The two forces are fighting over the ability to rule the country when neither of them were chosen by the people. To this day, the Sudanese peoples' peaceful protests for democracy goignored and they continue to suffer for it unjustly.

I demand the following actions from the Canadian Government in order to achieve legitimate civilian government in Sudan.

1. Work with UN Special Representative Volker Perthe to negotiate an immediate ceasefire that is respected by both parties.

2. Force General Burhan and General Hamdan Dagalo (known as “Hemedti”) to enter peace negotations with African Union Chief Moussa Faki Mahamat.

3. Commit to delivering food and medical aid to the Sudanese people through organisations such as the UN World Food Programme (already paused in Sudan after two days of fighting) and the Red Crescent.

Just a few years ago, children were born in a time when Sudan was not ruled by a military faction for 30 years. Sudan’s Prime Minister, Dr. Abdalla Hamdok was working on ushering in a democratically elected civilian government. Sudanese people believe in freedom, peace and justice and peacefully fought for it through non-violent demonstrations.

Not only have those dreams now been shattered by a military coup, but ordinary Sudanese people are now being shot and killed in their homes and their streets of their city for no reason at all.

This is what happens when the people are ignored and the military is permitted to behave without consequence. I ask that you please prevent any further recurrence.

Sincerely,

<Your name>