Darfur: UN Troops ASAP, Say Rights Workers

[oberliner]

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29 (OneWorld) - Amid fears that escalating violence could unleash another round of humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan's Darfur region, rights advocacy groups are urging the world community to take immediate steps to protect civilians.

With the looming threat of fresh military action by the Sudanese army, groups say the deployment of a 20,000-strong UN peacekeeping force in Darfur is the first step to enhance security for the civilian population.

"Rape, murder, and forced displacement continue in Darfur," said Peter Takirambudde, Africa director of New York-based Human Rights Watch, "because Russia, China, Qatar, and others have protected Khartoum from tough measures by the Security Council."

"We know the Security Council's attention is focused on
Iran and Lebanon," he added in a statement, "but the United States, Britain, and France must step up efforts to ensure that Darfur is a priority also."


http://news.yahoo.com/s/oneworld/20060830/wl_oneworld/45361384771156900591

[BlooInBloo]

1. That would require white folks caring about non-white folks....

Given that pre-requisite, I strongly urge rights workers to come up with an effective Plan B.

[AlienGirl]

2. Some cities are having Save Darfur rallies Sept. 9 and 17

On the 9th, there's going to be a rally in DC, and then on the 17th, there will be a big event in Central Park in New York.

I think DUers should try to organize supporting rallies in other cities, and attend the NY/DC rallies if possible.

Tucker

Links:
http://www.ajws.org/index.cfm?section_id=2&sub_section_id=2
http://www.dayfordarfur.org/
http://www.savedarfur.org/

[FrenchieCat]

3. Thanks for the links!

:hi:

and Kick!

[oberliner]

5. great info

Let's hope that will put this issue on the radar a little more clearly.

I think progressives need to be making some more noise about this crisis.

[AlienGirl]

6. Kicking this again

:kick:

Some progressives are making noise, but it isn't getting heard much. I get frequent updates from AJWS (founders of SaveDarfur.org). They are worth signing up for!

Tucker

[aquart]

4. So, is Europe volunteering to go in there, too?

Anyone else?