February 2012

Regular readers of Enough Said are well aware of the Sudanese government’s ongoing targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure—like wells, health clinics, and airstrips for delivering humanitarian supplies—in the Nuba Mountains since last May. In an effort to maintain a public record of the regular bombardments, here are some notes on recent attacks, compiled from a variety of humanitarian and on-the-ground sources.  Read More »

In a new report released this week, Enough Project’s partner organization, Resolve, highlights priorities that the U.S. government should focus on to achieve its objectives of ending the Lord’s Resistance Army, or LRA, and rebuilding affected communities. The report, “Peace Can Be: President Obama’s Chance to Help End LRA Atrocities in 2012,” is based on extensive field research recently conducted by Resolve in Central Africa. It describes tactics that LRA leaders have used to evade arrest and justice for the past 25 years, and examines the challenges that could impede the Obama administration’s strategy to end the operations of the rebel group.  Read More »

In a recent statement to the United Nations, the Enough Project in conjunction with a coalition of other NGOs is urging the U.N. Human Rights Council to examine the severe atrocities committed by Sri Lankan security forces and rebels during the final months of the country’s 26-year civil war. The statement backs an initiative by United States to press the council to address impunity in Sri Lanka during the HRC’s upcoming session in March.  Read More »

Legislation introduced in Congress last week could greatly propel efforts to bring to justice the world’s most wanted war criminals and human rights offenders. If passed, this legislation would bolster initiatives to arrest and convict individuals wanted by the International Criminal Court, or ICC.  Read More »