I introduced the Sudan Democracy Act last year to reflect the urgent need to hold these military leaders accountable.
Christopher Coons
The Public Record
Christopher A. Coons is a United States Senator from Delaware, serving since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been involved in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on foreign policy and international human rights. Coons has been a strong advocate for the Magnitsky Act, which imposes sanctions on foreign officials implicated in human rights abuses and corruption. His work in this area has garnered attention and support from various international leaders and organizations.
I respect that the Administration took tough actions in terms of suspending bilateral aid, suspending debt relief, and I think that had real impact on leaders.
We cannot allow the civilian leadership of the groups that led the brave uprising that overthrew Omar Al-Bashir to be shoved aside.
There are critics who say that in the absence of targeted individual sanctions there is the continuation of a sense of impunity.
We have to be able to find a way to include in this conversation not just regional actors, but the Sudanese people themselves and their legitimate leaders.
I introduced the Sudan Democracy Act last year to reflect the urgent need to hold these military leaders accountable.
We cannot allow the civilian leadership of the groups that led the brave uprising that overthrew Omar Al-Bashir to be shoved aside.
We have to be able to find a way to include in this conversation not just regional actors, but the Sudanese people themselves and their legitimate leaders.
I respect that the Administration took tough actions in terms of suspending bilateral aid, suspending debt relief, and I think that had real impact on leaders.
I am grateful for his partnership and his recognition. This is a real opportunity for regions all over the country.
And there is, I think, an opportunity for us to keep moving forward in terms of our legislative work around hydrogen.
We think that you should work in your community with labor, with other community leaders, and taking into account environmental justice concerns.





