Earlier this month, the final provision of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA)-prohibiting the U.S. government from contracting with foreign companies fueling the genocide in Darfur-was implemented.
SADA, which was signed into law on December 31st, 2007, is the most robust piece of Darfur legislation to date. Although the deadline for implementing the final provision is more than a month overdue, the ruling issued on June 12, 2008 meets the letter and spirit of the law.
SADA requires companies to certify that they are not helping to fuel the genocide in Darfur before they can receive U.S. government contracts. This provision forces foreign companies to choose between doing business with the Sudan or the United States. Any company submitting false certification faces stiff penalties including fines, suspension and debarment.
Learn more about the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act. [1]