Desmond Tutu, Lakhdar Brahimi, Jimmy Carter and Graça Machel, who visited Sudan in 2007 on The Elders' first mission, join the call for states to provide peacekeepers with helicopters in the Darfur region of Sudan.

The Elders discuss peacekeeping and international justice in Darfur following their visit to Sudan in October 2007.

Desmond Tutu announces The Elders' intention to meet Sudanese leaders, civil society and Darfurians and find ways to contribute to the peace process.

Chair of The Elders Desmond Tutu announces that he will lead a delegation to Sudan to help strengthen and deepen the framework for assuring a permanent peace in Darfur.