New York Inquirer
Monday, July 31, 2006
The New York Inquirer is doing a special series about the genocide in Darfur. They begin the coverage with a reality check. It's been over two years since Colin Powell and the House of Representatives called this thing a genocide, but US and international efforts have been pathetic (as has been mainstream media coverage).
Source: New York Inquirer
Source: New York Inquirer
Hooray for New Zealand
Sunday, July 30, 2006
New Zealand has come through with a $1.5 million dollar donation to help feed Sudanese refugees.
Source: Newstalk ZB
Source: Newstalk ZB
Rip Up the Truce
Saturday, July 29, 2006
The BBC is reporting (as well as many other sources) that the Darfur peace agreement has been deliberately broken by the Sudanese government and their Janjaweed militias.
Even though two key rebel groups did not sign the May agreement, Minni Minnawi's group and the government in Khartoum did. However, with today's attacks, the government has not lived up to its end of the bargain.
The once very fragile deal is now shattered. Everyone (including third party nations like the US, Britain and others) must go back to the drawing board and do everything in their power to make sure that innocent lives are spared.
Source: BBC News
Also posted on: SamDavidson.net
Even though two key rebel groups did not sign the May agreement, Minni Minnawi's group and the government in Khartoum did. However, with today's attacks, the government has not lived up to its end of the bargain.
The once very fragile deal is now shattered. Everyone (including third party nations like the US, Britain and others) must go back to the drawing board and do everything in their power to make sure that innocent lives are spared.
Source: BBC News
Also posted on: SamDavidson.net
Minnawi - Darfur's Only Hope
Rebel Leader Minni Minnawi is set to arrive in Khartoum a week from today to hopefully attempt to rebuild a weak peace deal signed in May. Minnawi met last week with President Bush, but that meeting was largely uneventful. Hopes are high that Minnawi will make it his calling to secure peace in Darfur.
Source: Reuters
Source: Reuters
Sudan+Chad
This is an example of the good news that can happen when two nations put aside their differences in order to protect their citizens from murder and rape. Chad and Sudan aren't best buddies, but they can now offer their people a little bit of safety.
Source: BBC News
Also posted on: Sam Davidson.net
Source: BBC News
Also posted on: Sam Davidson.net
Khartoum Backs Janjaweed
The clear-headed ones of us can easily see that he government in Khartoum is backing the Janjaweed militias, which are responsible for the killings that have come to be classified as genocide.
From today's Gulf Times (in Qatar):
From today's Gulf Times (in Qatar):
A Darfur rebel group that refused to sign a peace deal for western Sudan in May accused the Khartoum government yesterday of unleashing its feared Janjaweed militia in a bid to eradicate rebel holdouts.
Things Get Tougher
Friday, July 28, 2006
From The Peninsula Online:
President Omar Al Bashir warned yesterday that Darfur would become a "graveyard" for United Nations forces if they were deployed in the west Sudan region, the official Suna news agency said.Great. Just when badly needed UN troops were nearing deployment to reinforce a depleted African Union group, the president issues death threats. In order for peace to prevail, we need cooperation on ALL fronts, not just from the west or from the rebels. Those in power (who happen to be those perpetuating the genocide) need to give a little, too.
Look at Africa
Look at the color of Africa on the World Happiness Map (thanks to Chez Bez for the link). I don't doubt the map's accuracy; I'm glad that it shows the true disparity that exists the world over.
It Affects the Least of These the Most
In this report, it appears that weapons are being found in refugee camps, allowing militias and rebel soldiers harm people who badly need protections. Weapons are easily made available and the consequences are that civilians and refugees become victims.
Lives Lost in Darfur With Every Day Wasted
From today's edition of The Oregonian:
At a time when the White House is distracted by critical events in North Korea, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq and Iran, there is a danger that the continuing humanitarian crisis in Darfur is drifting out of focus in Washington. That concern is heightened by the departures of several key administration officials who helped shape U.S. policy in the war-ravaged region.Read the rest of the editorial here.
I'm Tired (Welcome to the Site)
Thursday, July 27, 2006
I'm tired of the apathy, the lack of information, the misinformation, and all the rest. It's time to write more than Mondays and do my part to supply the world with the reality of Darfur's genocide. So get ready, and make Darfur Be Damned your source for Darfur news and analysis.
