Risch Statement on 3rd Anniversary of Sudan Conflict

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below on the third anniversary of the war in Sudan.

"Today marks the tragic third anniversary of the beginning of the war in Sudan. Characterized by genocide, the use of chemical weapons, and other atrocities, there is consensus among the international community and the belligerents that this war cannot be won through kinetic means-negotiations are the only way forward. Sadly, regional actors continue to take sides and facilitate weapons flows from malign proxies, impeding a peaceful resolution. My message to those actors is this: Sudan is not a one stop shop for natural resources, nor is it your venue to get a leg up on your neighbors.

"If this war continues, it will not only destroy Sudan but it will allow instability to fester across Africa and beyond. We can't allow this instability to threaten U.S. national security. Ending the war in Sudan is central to our efforts to fight terrorism, stem migration, and engage in greater trade and commercial engagement.

"In the coming weeks, I intend to introduce legislation to support U.S. efforts to end the conflict in Sudan and hold the perpetrators, aiders and abettors accountable. We must redouble our efforts to stop the fighting and ensure the people of Sudan receive the help they desperately need from both the United States and our partners."

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