September 9, 2013

Dear Members of Congress, The Abyei Community would like to convey its deep sense of gratitude to the United States Congress for its efforts to support the victims and survivors of the Bashir regime. In this regard, the Abyei Community writes to ask for your personal support of the October 2013 Abyei Referendum. Please consider taking these two important steps. 1) Please ask President Obama, when he is at the UNGA, to encourage the AUPSC to endorse the AUHIPs September 21, 2012 proposal on Abyei and to outline a specific timeline for preparation and conduct of the referendum, including measures that will be taken by the international community if the timeline is not adhered to strictly. Enclosed is a recent letter to President Obama for your reference. 2) Please co-sponsor or encourage support of H.R. 1692, Sudan, Peace, Security and Accountability Act of 2013, which requires the development of a comprehensive strategy on Sudan, and it states the following: It shall be the policy of the United States to take urgent action to ensure the resolution of all outstanding issues between the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan, including reaching agreement on the final status of Abyei. Also enclosed is a letter the Abyei Community sent to H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the AUPSC, and a related press release. We are pleased to report that the letter was well received. Thank you for considering our request and please let us know if we can provide additional information. A successful referendum will help secure peace in and between Sudan and South Sudan. Sincerely,

Mr. Acuol Alor, Abyei Community Leader Dr. Luka B. Deng Kuol, Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School Ms. Ashai Arop Bagat, Abyei Community, ashaiarop25@yahoo.com Enclosures