MI HR0307

Decries atrocities in Darfur's conflict since 2003 involving Sudanese government forces, the Janjaweed militia, and rebel groups, with systematic violence including starvation, sexual assault, murder, and destruction of villages.

Documents over 400,000 deaths in Darfur, more than 2.5 million displaced persons, and over 4 million people dependent on international aid facing severe shortages of food, water, medicine, and sanitation.

Identifies inadequate African Union peacekeeping force of 7,000 unpaid and undertrained troops and refugee camps in Chad requiring international security support.

Urges the President and Congress to take all possible steps to alleviate suffering and achieve a lasting political settlement, characterizing the crisis as a global issue requiring United States leadership.

Requests copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Michigan congressional delegation.