Articles related to "Darfur"



Darfur: Ways to Help the Genocide
If you want to lend a hand with the conflict in Darfur, these organizations may be a place to start.
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How to Stop the Genocide in Darfur
Three simple steps anyone can take to help stop the genocide in Darfur.
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The Translator by Daoud Hari
A review of The Translator, Daoud Hari's harrowing account of the war that currently ranges in Darfur.
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Making Games for a Cause
They say video games rot your brain, but what if game is about finding peace in the middle-east? Or taking a stand against human rights violations?
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UN-AU Try to Revive Darfur Talks
The Darfur Peace Agreement has hardly lived up to its name but Special Envoys from the United Nations and African Union are trying to convince rebels to sign the pact.
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Global Awareness is Reshaping Darfur Crisis
For years advocates and refugees from the Darfur region of Sudan have been crying out for help. Recent initiatives signal a growing response to their pleas.
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Camps in Darfur Overcrowded
As the conflict in Sudan continues, refugees are becoming increasingly overcrowded and face shortages on food, health care and shelter.
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Cultural Racism in Darfur
Western understanding of Intolerance based on ethnicity is the first priority in order to understand the Crisis in Darfur.
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Renewed UN-AU Effort in Darfur
The United Nations, African Union and United States have announced their commitment to achieve peace in Sudan's troubled western region.
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The United Nations and ICC tackle Darfur
Chief Prosecutor Luis Ocampo appears in front of the Security Council at the United Nations in New York to discuss the issues over Sudanese government officials.
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'Twas the Night before Christmas
African Arabs continue racial discrimination of Christian Blacks in Sudan. Sexual abuse, war crimes and genocide coexist with holiday cheer south of the capital Khartoum
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Global Response to Wartime Rape
The international community is increasing efforts to end impunity for systematic rape and sexual slavery during armed conflicts.
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Government Attacks Rebels in Chad
Rebel militia and government forces continue to battle on both sides of the Chad-Sudan border. Each nation has rejected UN peacekeepers to assist AU forces in the region.
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New Age Globalization
Can the models of MySpace and Facebook serve to bring global citizens from nations together. Proposes educators use new forms of pen pals to make individual connections.
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Sanctus Real Partners with Africa
Sanctus Real is about tangibly being the "face of love," for real, across the globe, aiding the African Leadership Group to relieve the plight of that continent.
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Social Change Games
Games that help young people develop social consciousness and understand complex social issues are the goal of gamesforchange.org. Who says learning can't be fun?
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China's Trade Policy and Africa
China's economic activities in Africa merit close scrutiny
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Libya Hosts African Summit
Leaders of 25 states met to foster sustainable economics in the Saharan region but talks were dominated by ongoing conflicts in Darfur and Somalia.
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UN SG Condemns Peacekeeper Deaths
The recent deaths of African Union (AU) peacekeepers highlights the continued unrest and strife in Darfur.
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China's Long Relationship with Africa
China's growing economy and interest in Africa is closely watched by the Western Superpowers, who question China's policies and motives on the continent.
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Climate Change as Catalyst for War
UN CEO Water Mandate calls for corporate and government action but goes largely ignored. Only 20 of 1000 companies who attended the World Ecoonomic Forum have signed.
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8th Ordinary Session of AU
Conflict, women's health and football are some of the issues that African leaders discussed during their two-day summit in Addis Ababa.
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AU Summit Aftermath
On July 2 and 3 in Banjul, The Gambia, AU leaders met to discuss Darfur, the legal proceedings for Hissène Habré and the continent's future.
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AU Summit in The Gambia
African Leaders assemble in Banjul, The Gambia, to discuss reforms on the African continent
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Chad and Sudan Restore Ties
Tension between Chad and Sudan has been strained for some time but, on August 8, the leaders of both nations agreed to normalise relations that were severed in April.
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Charity Search Engine Generates Cash Donations
GoodSearch.com founders Ken and JJ Ramberg are a brother-and-sister team that dedicate their fast-growing search portal to their mother who passed away from cancer.
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The American Anti-Slavery Group
The American Anti-Slavery Group is a human rights organization dedicated to educating the public about modern-day slavery and working toward the goal of abolition.
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Women and Children in Poverty
CARE is a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty by focusing on women in communities to improve education, prevent the spread of AIDS and provide food.
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The Laziness of Biblical Literalism
Defenders and advocates of the aggressive Christian Right have only one shaky leg to stand on and seem reluctant to justify themselves publicly.
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9th African Union Summit
The summit, which concluded on July 3, brought together those who desire to create a United States of Africa with 'gradualists' who feel the continent is not ready yet.
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Hutu & Tutsi Genocide
Cultural problems between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have killed millions, displaced millions more and continue to torment the region in 2007.
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More Dangerous Countries for Tourists
Planning to take a vacation in 2009? International travellers should stay up to date with the latest travel advisories and warnings.
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Sierra Leone Perpetrators Guilty
Three men are convicted for their role in the 11-year long Sierra Leone civil war. The guilty verdict includes the use of child soldiers.
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Pres. Candidate Sam Brownback
A closer look at the former Republican Senator from Kansas.
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Beijing Olympics Arouse National Anxiety
With U S President George Bush & some world leaders refusing to fully boycott the Olympic Games, Friday's statement by President Hu Jintao hinted China remains concerned.
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Africa Cup of Nations Day 11
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o scored twice to help Cameroon into the quarter finals and breaks Laurent Pokou's record of 14 Nations Cup goals.
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Fighting Subsides in Mogadishu
After nine days of heavy battle in the Somali capital, the city has become quiet again and some people are returning but a cholera outbreak looms on the city's outskirts.
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The UNHRC a Year After
The enforcement of human rights has long been an issue for the U.N. After much fanfare about the new UNHRC, the question remains: is it getting its job done?
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UN:20,000 Dead Annually from Mines
Despite the best efforts of various United Nations (UN) agencies, landmines continue to kill almost 20,000 people each year.
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Put Africa into a court-room !
Looking for AfrIca in the mainstream news but not finding it. Shedding some light on development in, for and with Africa - A call for sustained aid momentum and political transition beyond armed globalisation.
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Armenian Genocide
Armenian Americans have appealed to the U.S. government to acknowledge publicly the Armenian genocide, but the U.S. refuses out of fear of retaliation from the Turk.
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China's Crackdown in Tibet
A look at China's crackdown in Tibet, a brief history of the disputed region and why it has taken the forthcoming Beijing Olympics to bring it to the world's attention.
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Christmas Gifts for Teens
Looking for Christmas gift ideas for teens? Here are some creative gifts for that sometimes-hard-to-please friend or family member- the teenager!
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Cross Country by James Patterson
The latest in James Patterson's Cross series takes the renowned detective to the heart of Africa, where the rules are different...or perhaps non-existent.
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Dare to switch allegiances
An exploration of options for imperial soliders to consider.
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France vs Libya in Chad 1980-1987
Between 1980 and 1987 Libyan forces of Col Muhmar Qadhafi invaded its neighbor Chad three times, ultimately being forced out by France.
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Geography Education in the High School
Geography has become the stepchild of Social Studies & History curriculum and in many cases is ignored altogether. Integrating geography competencies must be a priority.
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Joe Biden for Vice President
Rarely is there ever a huge story coming out of Delaware, but Obama's announcement of Delaware's Senator Joe Biden as his running mate, Delaware has been put on the map.
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Obama to Promote International Law and Diplomacy
On November 4, 2008 the people of the United States elected the country´s first African American president. They also elected a world leader.
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Sectarian Violence in Nigeria
Sporadic outbursts of violence have become all too common in Africa's most populous nation. The 2008 conflict in Jos is a signal of the deep seated religious rivalry.
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