Founder of Darfur Peace and Development Organization:
Seventeen years ago I fled Darfur.
But not a day goes by when I don't think of my family and friends who remain in the region along with the millions of other Darfuris currently suffering at the hands of a genocidal regime.
Yet, despite the devastation, we must not give up hope. There is something we can do to stop this genocide. It begins with raising awareness to help build pressure on our political leaders to act.
That is why I am so pleased to tell you that this Sunday evening the CBS newsmagazine "60 Minutes" will air a story about the genocide in Darfur.
The Sudanese government continues to deny its role in the perpetration of genocide, restricting reporters from entering the region in order to hide the truth.
Yet CBS correspondent Scott Pelley and his "60 Minutes" crew went anyway, putting their lives in jeopardy. Their report on what is happening is both powerful and devastating.
I know because I was with Pelley and his crew when they filmed this piece. It is haunting and evocative because it is real. There is no doubt in my mind that after watching this segment, millions of Americans will be compelled to act to stop the genocide in Darfur.
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