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April 2010

House, Senate Conflict Minerals Bills Gain Ground

Posted by Collin Young on Apr 30, 2010

It's been a big week for the Conflict Minerals Trade Act, or H.R. 4128.  Not only did the bill pass out of the Foreign Affairs Committee, bringing it one step closer to becoming law, it also picked up four new cosponsors, making the total 39.  Read More »

5 Best Stories You Might Have Missed This Week

Posted by Laura Heaton on Apr 30, 2010

A weekly round-up of must-read stories, posted every Friday.  Read More »

Field Dispatch: Post-Electoral Violence In South Sudan

Posted by Enough Team on Apr 30, 2010

In a new field dispatch that came out today, Enough’s South Sudan Field Researcher Maggie Fick looks at the local violence that could arise from political tensions underlying four races in the South.  Read More »

NCP Candidates Swindle Darfur Citizens Out of Money, Goods

Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Apr 30, 2010

Hundreds of people scammed by a money scheme set up in Darfur protested yesterday in El Fashir, the region’s northern capital. Police used tear gas on the angry protestors, who were reacting to the loss of a large sum of money in a long-running scam set up by two ruling party candidates in the regional elections.  Read More »

Post-Peacekeeping Reality in Eastern Chad

Posted by Enough Team on Apr 30, 2010

Next week, the U.N. Secretary-General’s report on the future of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad peacekeeping force, or MINURCAT, in eastern Chad will be released, outlining the withdrawal of peacekeeping troops in the Chad-Sudan border region. There is much to do to prepare for the post-MINURCAT reality.  Read More »

Kristof: Risk of ‘Catastrophic War’ Ahead in Sudan

Posted by Maggie Fick on Apr 29, 2010

Don’t miss out on the insights from The New York Times’ Nicholas Kristof in his latest dispatch from Sudan. Here are a few key quotes and takeaways from this important piece.  Read More »

New Report: 'Grading the Benchmarks' for US Policy on Sudan

Posted by Enough Team on Apr 29, 2010
Voter registration in Juba - MFick

Eight Sudan advocacy organizations, including Enough, released a report today laying out the evidence that Sudan is backsliding on benchmarks crucial to peace.  Read More »

NYC Event: Representations of Africa

Posted by Laura Heaton on Apr 29, 2010

If you happen to be in New York City this evening, Columbia University’s Teachers College is hosting a panel that will be worth checking out called “Representations of Africa,” hosted by the school’s Center for African Education and the African Studies Working Group. I'll be there, representing Enough Said.  Read More »

Darfur Rebel Faction Joins Peace Process

Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Apr 28, 2010

An important Darfur rebel faction has merged with a coalition of rebel groups that signed an agreement in March to enter into peace negotiations with the Sudanese government. The unification presents a step forward to finding peace in a region that has been wracked in chaos and violence for almost a decade.  Read More »

Invitation to March!

Posted by Enough Team on Apr 28, 2010

As members of the Darfur Interfaith Network, we are excited to tell you about the Hope for Darfur – Justice in Sudan march and rally scheduled for Sunday, May 23.  Read More »