Darfur

Transition Memo

Transition 7649 – Darfur

Date:
16 January 2009
Author(s):
Cameron Hudson (African Affairs)
Classification Level:
Secret/NOFORN
Citation:
National Security Council. Executive Office of the President. Darfur. Cameron Hudson. Transition 7649.
Related Links:
Africa

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Chronology for Darfur

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State Department Statement on Sudan: Situation in Darfur (December 16, 2003)

Date: 16 December 2003

Author(s): Richard Boucher (Spokesman for United States Department of State)

Description: Spokesman expresses concern for situation in Darfur, highlighting displacement and casualty numbers and economic assault. U.S. calls for talks and de-escalation.

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Memorandum of Telephone Conversation with President Bashir of Sudan (March 22, 2004)

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White House Statement: President Condemns Atrocities in Sudan (April 7, 2004)

Date: 7 April 2004

Author(s): George W. Bush (statement)

Description: Bush calls for Sudan to immediately cease hostilities, highlights peace efforts and casualties, and states that U.S. will only move toward normal Sudan relations upon peace agreement.

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Agenda and Discussion Papers for Deputies Committee Meeting on Darfur (June 24, 2004)

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Summary of Conclusions for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (July 7, 2004)

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Summary of Conclusions for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (July 15, 2004)

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Discussion Papers for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (July 28, 2004)

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Revised summary of Conclusions for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (July 28, 2004)

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White House Statement: President's Statement on Violence in Darfur, Sudan (September 9, 2004)

Date: 9 September 2004

Author(s): George W. Bush (statement)

Description: Bush expresses disgust at Sudanese situation, points out existing American efforts (specifically Secretary of State Powell being sent to Khartoum). He states that Sudan has not complied with international measures and highlights new measures U.S. will take.

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The Crisis in Darfur: Secretary Colin L. Powell's Testimony Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (September 9, 2004)

Date: 9 September 2004

Author(s): Colin Powell (Secretary of State), Richard Lugar (Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee)

Description: Secretary Powell offers remarks to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the tragedy in Darfur. He explains the history of the violence there and about actions taken by U.S. officials and agencies to alleviate the situation in the region. He also explicitly labels the violence as a genocide and explains his reasoning.

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Memorandum of Telephone Conversation with President Bashir of Sudan (November 16, 2004)

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Summary of Conclusions for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (January 4, 2005)

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Agenda and Discussion Papers for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (January 18, 2005)

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Revised Summary of Conclusions for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (January 18, 2005)

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Summary of Conclusions for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (April 7, 2005)

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Summary of Conclusions for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (August 4, 2005)

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Summary of Conclusions for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (November 3, 2005)

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Summary of Conclusions for Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (January 10, 2006)

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Memorandum of Telephone Conversation with President Bashir of Sudan (May 11,2006)

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Memorandum of Telephone Conversation with President Sassou-Nguesso of the Republic of Congo (May 6, 2006)

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Memorandum of Conversation with President Sassou-Nguesso of the Republic of Congo (June 5, 2006)

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Memorandum of Conversation with Minni Minawi, Leader of the SPLM/A (July 25, 2006)

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Agenda and Discussion Papers for PrincipalsCommittee Meeting on Darfur (October 26, 2006)

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Agenda and Discussion Papers from Principals Committee Meeting on Darfur (January 4, 2007)

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Agenda and Discussion Papers from Principals Committee Meeting on Darfur (February 15, 2007)

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Defense Paper for the Principals Committee Meeting on Darfur/Sudan (February 15, 2007)

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Summary of Conclusions for Principals Committee Meeting on Darfur/Sudan (February 15, 2007)

President Bush Visits the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (April 18, 2007)

Date: 18 April 2007

Author(s): George W. Bush (speech)

Description: Bush compares Darfur crisis to the Holocaust, discusses African Union deployment to Darfur, highlights the Holocaust Museum’s efforts in aiding situation, discusses other diplomatic efforts, and discusses sanctions and humanitarian aid.

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President Bush Discusses Genocide in Darfur, Implements Sanctions (May 29, 2007)

Date: 29 May 2007

Author(s): George W. Bush

Description: Bush states that, since the president of Sudan has failed to meet international obligations, U.S. will extend sanctions, work for another Security Council resolution, and support African Union peacekeeping. He also highlights previous American humanitarian efforts.

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Summary of Conclusions from Deputies Committee Meeting on Sudan (October 23, 2007)

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President and Mrs. Bush Discuss Africa Policy, Trip to Africa (February 14, 2008)

Date: 14 February 2008

Author(s): George W. Bush, Laura Bush

Description: Mrs. Bush discusses AIDS efforts, anti-disease efforts, and humanitarianism. President highlights debt relief, U.S. economic support, economic growth, capital support, need for free trade, anti-disease efforts, education, conflict resolution/democracy promotion.

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