Welcome back everyone. We are now back in session.
The subcommittee will now start its study on the current situation in Sudan.
In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I'm happy to inform the subcommittee all the witnesses completed the required connection tests prior to the meeting.
I'd now like to welcome our witnesses, who are joining us by video conference. We have Ms. Beatrice Lau, legal advisor to Doctors Without Borders, as well as Mr. Santiago Stocker, program director for Sudan with the International Republican Institute.
Welcome to you both.
Each witness will have five minutes for their opening remarks. Then we will open it up to questions.
Ms. Lau, I invite you to begin your opening remarks. You have five minutes.