Updates and history on the conflict in Sudan Sudan is the country, Khartoum is the capitol. In 2004, at least 150,000 people were able to return to the homes they fled 20 years ago in the Nuba Mountains, but there's no food, running water, electricity or jobs. Sudan is the largest country in Africa. The southwest region Darfur, and the eastern region of Khartoum are war-torn. The government denies allegations of raping, looting, rampaging and destroying the country; the denials lead to more violence. Check out the glossary to keep the elements straight. Check out the timeline of events from 1881.
Ex-President spars wth Sudanese security detail
When Jimmy Carter was prevented from visiting a refugee camp in Darfur, he got in the faces of the Sudanese cops who blocked him. Read about it here. Carter is 83, is in Darfur with a group called "The Elders," who are trying to get all sides together to bring peace to the country.
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PrintDenver walks for Sudan
Denver gets active about helping Darfur. Go Denver!
The Hidden Truth
Add the Darfur conflict to the list of secrets the government keeps from the taxpayers here in the US. I found this article out of the UK discussing how, while there is vocal opposition to Darfur and other wars/conflicts in the region, the CIA was involved in getting leaders in place in Sudan, Angola and the People's Republic of the Congo. Read about it here.
After attack, Nigeria may pull out of battle
Rebels pulled into African Union soldiers base at 4am with armored vehicles and rocket-propelled grenandes, shooting, sending soldiers fleeing, and looting armored cars and appropriating ammunition, probably used in the attack. Nigeria and other countries are rethinking their involvement with peacekeeping in Darfur. Ironically, peace talks are planned for Oct 27th, and anticipation has sparked more aggressive fighting. The rebels are hostile toward peacekeepers because, in their eyes, they side with the government. They're also hostile toward each other, as nobody wants the other group "in charge" when this is all over. Maybe somebody should start siding with logic and reason, but that's another entry for another time. Nigeria is leading the current mission until Dec. 31st if all goes as planned. Read the full story here.
Inch by inch
Floods add to tragedies As if the war wasn't enough, weather has effected another 100,000 to half million in Sudan; 1.5 million in 18 countries total have lost their homes or lives due to torrential floods. Delivery of goods and other aid has been halted since roads are not passable. Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda are among the countries that have been hit.
Talk is cheap Darfur rebel leader will attend talks to end the conflict, but he won't stop fighting until there is an absolute resolution. Khalil Ibrahim's Justice and equality movement has been the leader in clashes of late. Of course, the government has a history of not ceasing it's fire during peace talks, either. Read about it here.
