This music video by Sudanese rapper and activist Emmanuel Jal was designed to raise awareness about the Global Initiative for the African country. The video's timing is just right especially since Southern Sudanese prepare to vote for independence in January (11). Lets pray for peace and help us God we dont need a north-south war.
Emmanuel says
My country is on the brink of war. On January 9, Southern Sudan will vote for its independence to be free from a government who has slaughtered and displaced our people for 43 years. The country is currently led by a regime bent on controlling oil resources. 80% of Sudan's oil fields are in the south, making it a prime battleground to displace our indigenous people. Both north and south are preparing for war, leaving innocent people at grave risk of major human rights violations. The last civil war between North and South claimed over 2 million lives, including my own mother. I have firsthand experience as a war child, forced to fight in the conflict and torn from my family. The time to prevent another genocide is now. I have a written a new single called “We Want Peace”. It is a call for peace, protection and justice for all in my land, and also for an end to conflicts affecting innocent people all around the world. Thank you for joining me in my struggle.You can help avert a genocide in Sudan by taking small steps that will make a big difference. By lobbying your government MPs and representatives, educating friends and family, planning a local event, or generating coverage in the media about the crisis, and spreading Emmanuel's message by downloading "We Want Peace", you will help build the political power needed to prevent this conflict with diplomacy and not bloodshed. Be a voice for the voiceless. Take Action.
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