Eddy, Melissa. "Sudan Urged to Accept Darfur Resolution." ABC News: Sudan Urged to Accept Darfur Resolution. 25 Mar. 2007. ABC News. 26 Mar 2007
http://abcnews.go.com/international/wireStory?id=2979589&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312
The European Union is pressing Sudan to accept the United Nation's resolution. Sudanese Troops barred the UN humanitarian cheif from entering a refugee camp. More than 200,000 have been killed and 4 million are caught amidst the fighting.
The UN is trying to get Egypt to press Sudan to let the UN enter but they declined.
Monday, March 26, 2007
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Reynolds, Paul. "Western Pressure Fails to Move Sudan." BBC News Africa Western Pressur Fails to Move Sudan. 23 Oct. 2006. BBC News. 8 Feb. 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6076698.stm
Sudan is being pressured to allow 20,000 soldiers and police officers into Darfur. This resolution was passed August 31, but Sudan's government will simply not tolerate it. They feel as though placing troops on their soil is an invasion. Osama bin Laden warned that a UN intervention would not be tolerated. That puts a new spin on this situation. If we enter will we be attacked? Is that a risk we should take? Maybe a UN intervention isn't the best option.
Maybe we can get more troops there from around Africa. This could work because they are natives and wouldn't pose as much of a threat as a western country would. They wouldn't be so called foreigners.
"The United States continues to support strengthening the African Union force in Darfur" This is all that we can do for now. To prevent another attack on America like 9/11 we must continue our support but not enter. Strengthening the African Union Troops is the best thing to do.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6076698.stm
Sudan is being pressured to allow 20,000 soldiers and police officers into Darfur. This resolution was passed August 31, but Sudan's government will simply not tolerate it. They feel as though placing troops on their soil is an invasion. Osama bin Laden warned that a UN intervention would not be tolerated. That puts a new spin on this situation. If we enter will we be attacked? Is that a risk we should take? Maybe a UN intervention isn't the best option.
Maybe we can get more troops there from around Africa. This could work because they are natives and wouldn't pose as much of a threat as a western country would. They wouldn't be so called foreigners.
"The United States continues to support strengthening the African Union force in Darfur" This is all that we can do for now. To prevent another attack on America like 9/11 we must continue our support but not enter. Strengthening the African Union Troops is the best thing to do.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
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Majok Majok, Sabrino. "Darfur Destruction is Sudan's al-Bashir's Shame." SudanTribune article: Darfur destruction is Sudan's al-Bashir's Shame. 2 Dec. 2006. Sudan Tribune. 25 Jan. 2007
http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article19032.
I am going to start this off with a quote from Sudan's own President Omar al-Bashir. He said "There is no humanitarian disaster. There is no famine. No epidemics. The number of dead is not even 9,000." Coming from someone who thinks that 56 Dafuri lives are equal to one arab life, this is not good. If you look at it 56 x 9,000 = 504,000, about the death toll now.So now we hae a humanitarian disaster. Even if he has killed only 9,000, it's still too many!
Since the start of the war many people have been housing the homeless and feeding the hungry and that is probably all we can do. Al-Bashir will not allow UN troops on his soil and he plans to keep it that way.
http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article19032.
I am going to start this off with a quote from Sudan's own President Omar al-Bashir. He said "There is no humanitarian disaster. There is no famine. No epidemics. The number of dead is not even 9,000." Coming from someone who thinks that 56 Dafuri lives are equal to one arab life, this is not good. If you look at it 56 x 9,000 = 504,000, about the death toll now.So now we hae a humanitarian disaster. Even if he has killed only 9,000, it's still too many!
Since the start of the war many people have been housing the homeless and feeding the hungry and that is probably all we can do. Al-Bashir will not allow UN troops on his soil and he plans to keep it that way.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
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"Sudan Leader admits Darfur raids" BBC. 24 January 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6295847.stm
A few days ago, there were speculations that the Sudanese president and government were linked to a bombing raid that occurred in 3 villages last week. The Sudanese government denied all claims, that is until now. Sudan's president Omar al-Bashir admitted to the bombings, but stated that the bombings were absolutely necessary seeing that most attacks carried out on civilians are done by rebel groups in the area. He also stated that those groups are not sponsored by the government in any way.
Many people speculated that the bombings went against the 60-Day cease fire signed by al-Bashir. He stated that it did not break the agreement seeing as it was absolutely necessary. He now says that he is open to allowing a UN peacekeeping force into Darfur.
Questions:
1. Why wouldn't he allow the UN forces to enter earlier, say 2 years ago?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6295847.stm
A few days ago, there were speculations that the Sudanese president and government were linked to a bombing raid that occurred in 3 villages last week. The Sudanese government denied all claims, that is until now. Sudan's president Omar al-Bashir admitted to the bombings, but stated that the bombings were absolutely necessary seeing that most attacks carried out on civilians are done by rebel groups in the area. He also stated that those groups are not sponsored by the government in any way.
Many people speculated that the bombings went against the 60-Day cease fire signed by al-Bashir. He stated that it did not break the agreement seeing as it was absolutely necessary. He now says that he is open to allowing a UN peacekeeping force into Darfur.
Questions:
1. Why wouldn't he allow the UN forces to enter earlier, say 2 years ago?
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
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"What's happening in Darfur?" Raising Awareness Destination:Darfur. 3 January 2006.
www.areyvut.org/Resource/RADD1.pdf
The problem in Darfur is not just with the murdering and torturing of men, women, and children, but with malnutrition. With many people on the move, trying to escape the danger, they cannot get food. They face danger if they leave the refugee camps. Many times women have been raped when they have gone to gather sticks for firewood.
When women are raped in Darfur, they are often looked down upon. Many times these women are kicked out of there homes and communities. They are even punished for illegal pregnancy. The Janjaweed's purpose in raping women is to produce "lighter skinned babies." The Janjaweed do not just burn villages down, they bomb them. And
if they don't have bombs they will drop cars and refrigerators and other heavy objects.
The African Union troops are under-numbered and under-equipped. "Experts believe that an additional 50,000 to 60,000 well equipped international troops will be needed to stop the genocide." I think that if this is what it takes to stop the violence then it should be done. I think with a little bit of troops from a lot of countries could be done.
www.areyvut.org/Resource/RADD1.pdf
The problem in Darfur is not just with the murdering and torturing of men, women, and children, but with malnutrition. With many people on the move, trying to escape the danger, they cannot get food. They face danger if they leave the refugee camps. Many times women have been raped when they have gone to gather sticks for firewood.
When women are raped in Darfur, they are often looked down upon. Many times these women are kicked out of there homes and communities. They are even punished for illegal pregnancy. The Janjaweed's purpose in raping women is to produce "lighter skinned babies." The Janjaweed do not just burn villages down, they bomb them. And
if they don't have bombs they will drop cars and refrigerators and other heavy objects.
The African Union troops are under-numbered and under-equipped. "Experts believe that an additional 50,000 to 60,000 well equipped international troops will be needed to stop the genocide." I think that if this is what it takes to stop the violence then it should be done. I think with a little bit of troops from a lot of countries could be done.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
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"Background." Save Darfur. 25 October 2006. 20 December 2006.
http://www.savedarfur.org/pages/background
Early in 2003, the Darfur conflict started. In more than 3 years, 400,000 people have been killed, 2,000,000 people have been forced from their homes, and more than 3,500,000 are reliant on foreign aid.
The Sudanese Army and the Janjaweed are the ones who have been killing and raping the civilians. Two rebel groups trying to fight the Sudanese Army and the Janjaweed are the Sudan Liberation Army and the Justice and Equality Movement. In May of 2006 a peace agreement was summoned between the fighters. This however did not work out. Since then, the violence has increased even between the rebel groups.
On July 30, 2004, the United Nations demanded that the Sudanese government disarm the Janjaweed. This did not work and the Janjaweed are still fighting strong.
The United Nations Humantitarian Official, Jan Egeland, said that the current situation in Darfur "has gone from real bad to catastrophic." The urgency in Darfur is greater than ever. Even UN officials are saying that the situation is bad.
Question:
1. If UN officials are admitting it's bad, why aren't they sending peace-keeping troops there?
http://www.savedarfur.org/pages/background
Early in 2003, the Darfur conflict started. In more than 3 years, 400,000 people have been killed, 2,000,000 people have been forced from their homes, and more than 3,500,000 are reliant on foreign aid.
The Sudanese Army and the Janjaweed are the ones who have been killing and raping the civilians. Two rebel groups trying to fight the Sudanese Army and the Janjaweed are the Sudan Liberation Army and the Justice and Equality Movement. In May of 2006 a peace agreement was summoned between the fighters. This however did not work out. Since then, the violence has increased even between the rebel groups.
On July 30, 2004, the United Nations demanded that the Sudanese government disarm the Janjaweed. This did not work and the Janjaweed are still fighting strong.
The United Nations Humantitarian Official, Jan Egeland, said that the current situation in Darfur "has gone from real bad to catastrophic." The urgency in Darfur is greater than ever. Even UN officials are saying that the situation is bad.
Question
1. If UN officials are admitting it's bad, why aren't they sending peace-keeping troops there?
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
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"Quick Guide: Darfur." BBC. 6 September 2006. 12 December 2006.
This article answered a couple of questions that I had about Darfur. The first question had was when did it start. The second was why did it start.
The genocide in Sudan started 3 years ago when African rebel groups attacked a government building. In retribution, the Sudanese government sent out troops to attack the tribal Africans. They sent aircraft to bomb the tribes homes and when they were through, the Janjaweed went into the villages and raped and murdered the survivors.
Sudan's government even admits that they have sent troops, but denies supporting the Janjaweed. They also say that the problems have been exaggerated.
The African Union, also known as the AU, has sent 7,000 troops there in a hope to stop the violence. Although this helped the situation, it did not stop the violence. There have also been talks about sending United Nations Troops to Darfur, but the Sudanese government says it will not allow this to happen.
"Those who fled the violence are now living in camps across Darfur. About 200,000 refugees have crossed the border into Chad." This quote made me think about what could be done to help save the rest of the tribes there. Even at the camps the people there aren't safe.
Questions:
1.How come we(the US) aren't doing anything to help these people?
This article answered a couple of questions that I had about Darfur. The first question had was when did it start. The second was why did it start.
The genocide in Sudan started 3 years ago when African rebel groups attacked a government building. In retribution, the Sudanese government sent out troops to attack the tribal Africans. They sent aircraft to bomb the tribes homes and when they were through, the Janjaweed went into the villages and raped and murdered the survivors.
Sudan's government even admits that they have sent troops, but denies supporting the Janjaweed. They also say that the problems have been exaggerated.
The African Union, also known as the AU, has sent 7,000 troops there in a hope to stop the violence. Although this helped the situation, it did not stop the violence. There have also been talks about sending United Nations Troops to Darfur, but the Sudanese government says it will not allow this to happen.
"Those who fled the violence are now living in camps across Darfur. About 200,000 refugees have crossed the border into Chad." This quote made me think about what could be done to help save the rest of the tribes there. Even at the camps the people there aren't safe.
Questions:
1.How come we(the US) aren't doing anything to help these people?
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