S.Res. 455 - A Resolution by the U.S. Congress Calling for Peace in Darfur, March 5, 2008

    Download PDF Resource

Courtesy of U.S. Congress,"S.Res. 455 - A Resolution Calling for Peace in Darfur," 5 March 2008

Description

A resolution passed in the Senate and called for peace in Darfur, Sudan. The resolution outlined the atrocities being faced by many Sudanese in the south and called for the government of Sudan to immediately stop all hostilities contributing to the Darfur genocide.

Transcript of S.Res. 455

Source-Dependent Questions

• After reading the document, describe the situation in Sudan.
• What is the purpose of the resolution?
• Does the resolution call on America to get involved in direct conflict in Sudan? Explain why this might be.

Citation Information 

"S.Res. 455 - A Resolution Calling for Peace in Darfur," 5 March 2008. Courtesy of U.S. Congress