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August 2010

Sudanese Diaspora Protest Kenya’s Welcome of Bashir

Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Aug 31, 2010

Disappointment hung in the air yesterday outside the Kenyan embassy in Washington D.C., where members of the Sudanese diaspora and human rights activists gathered to protest the Kenyan government’s recent reception of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.  Read More »

President Obama's Sudan Policy

Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Aug 30, 2010

Without a clearly spelled-out Sudan policy from the top, one that defines which incentives and pressures the administration is willing to deal out and what actions or inactions will trigger those responses, an expanded U.S. ground presence will not have the necessary direction to do its job effectively.  Read More »

American Consumers Can Help End Congo's Circle of Violence

Posted by Aaron Hall on Aug 30, 2010

The conflict in the Congo is one of the most complex the world has ever seen. As American citizens we should realize we can only do so much, but more importantly we should realize that we can do something.  Read More »

Bashir Visit to Kenya Undermines U.S. Policy

Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Aug 27, 2010

Kenyan officials today welcomed Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to a signing ceremony for Kenya’s new constitution, in direct contravention of the state’s legal obligations, as an International Criminal Court signatory, to arrest the indicted sitting head of state.  Read More »

Al-Shabaab Offensive Wreaks Havoc in Mogadishu

Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Aug 26, 2010

Over 80 people have been killed this week by fighting between militant group al-Shabaab and Somali government troops backed by African Union forces in the capital of Mogadishu.  Read More »

President Obama, Make the Right Decision on Sudan

Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Aug 25, 2010

Sudan Now is calling on President Obama to make the right decision on the future direction of U.S. policy in Sudan.  Read More »

When Will Enough Be Enough?

Posted by Aaron Hall on Aug 25, 2010

Recently released accounts that the FDLR gang-raped roughly 200 women and four baby boys in eastern Congo is a stark reminder of why increased pressure to disarm rebel groups and choke off the economic drivers of conflict in the area is so critical.  Read More »

Reports: Sudan Gov't Plans To Relocate Darfur IDP Camp

Posted by Laura Jones on Aug 24, 2010

Both the Sudan Tribune and Inner City News reported Sunday that the state of South Darfur plans to relocate the residents of Kalma camp to two new camps in the area of Beliel, southeast of the state capital Nyala.  Read More »

REFUGEE CAMPus At Queens College

Posted by Enough Team on Aug 24, 2010

This year, between August 30 and September 3, STAND at Queens College is proudly hosting its second REFUGEE CAMPus.  Read More »

South Sudan Referendum Moves Past Secretary General Impasse

Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Aug 24, 2010

After months of deadlock over the appointment of the secretary general for the South Sudan Referendum Commission, the SPLM has conceded to what is largely viewed as an NCP nomination for the position, announcing Monday that it would allow a northerner to take the post.  Read More »