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April 30, 2005
Sudan
"The two-year conflict has left some 180,000 people dead and two million people have fled their homes."
"During a scene in Hotel Rwanda, Paul - the hotel manager - sees some footage that the Western journalists have shot in the streets that shows piles of bodies and roving gangs with machetes in the streets. He is certain that once this is shown on American and European television that the powers in the West will come to the aid of the Rwandan victims of genocide. In one of the most gut-wrenching moments of truth I've ever seen on film, the cameraman replies, "I think if people see this footage, they'll say 'Oh, my God, that's horrible.' And then they'll go on eating their dinners." (from Steve.)
How will we respond this time?
More on Sudan:
A challenge and Pictures from Steve
Save Darfur
Sudan Watch
Save the Children
Latest news:
"The African Union has agreed to more than double the number of its peace monitors in the war-torn Sudanese region of Darfur. The peacekeepers are monitoring a ceasefire signed a year ago, which both Darfur rebels and pro-government Arab militias regularly violate.... the AU asked Nato for logistical and financial support for its mission in Darfur. Nato is considering the request."
Posted by Keith at April 30, 2005 08:38 AM
