Tensions have escalated around anticipations that the ICC will issue its indictment of Bashir soon. The Sudanese government denies reports it will impose emergency law in the case of an indictment; however, Sudan has been observed increasing security across Sudan and showing off its military might recently.
Happy New Year! 2008 was a great year for student anti-genocide activists. In the past calendar year, we came closer together as a movement, students standing united against genocide. This spring, we reaffirmed our resolve at conferences across the country and again in Washington DC when we urged President Bush to SEAL the Deal for Sudan.
Today, take some time to make sure that Sudan is a top priority from Day 1 of Barack Obama’s presidency.
Join student activists across the country by calling 1-800-GENOCIDE to speak with your Senator’s office.
In a critical news break, the rebel group JEM warned of imminent attacks against key government positions, although it is not clear if they mean to attack Khartoum again like they did this summer or other government positions… So far there is no news of attack.
Several great reports and articles were released this week:
When slavery is brought up, images are often conjured of African civilians being forced to work the cotton fields of America, or the cane fields of Haiti. The backbreaking agricultural work on no pay with no freedom to come and go, the physical coercion – these are all not things of the past:
The New York Times released a powerful article the other day on the changing role of militarized youth in the camps for displaced Darfuris.
Last week, the ENOUGH Project released a report urging the international community to change its approach toward the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – to abandon its tradition of “parachute diplomacy” and peacekeeping quick-fixes in favor of sustained, high-level pressure that will achieve a political settlement and establish long-term security in the region.
Specifically, ENOUGH argues that the international community should:
