Drumming for peace in Sudan

The global effort comes with one year remaining until a referendum that
will decide the future of Sudan and marks the five year anniversary of
the Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended the civil war between
Northern and Southern Sudan and called for this referendum.



With many highly contentious issues still to be resolved and amidst
increasing inter-ethnic violence in the South and continued attacks on
civilians in Darfur, there is a real risk of a return to conflict that
could destabilise the entire region and place civilians in grave
danger.

Sudan365 is being supported by some of the world's most famous
drummers - including Phil Selway, Radiohead; Stewart Copeland, The
Police; Nick Mason, Pink Floyd; Jonny Quinn, Snow Patrol; Caroline
Corr; Richard Jupp, Elbow; Middle Eastern star Mohammed Mounir and
Mustapha Tettey Addy who has been drumming since the 1970s. The
celebrity drummers are coming together to create a 'beat for peace' in
Sudan. A film of this global beat for peace, featuring drummers from
five continents, will be released to coincide with the launch of the
campaign. On saturday activists will also drum along at events
worldwide to call on governments to take action to prevent worsening
violence and ensure civilians are protected.