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DTN News: Sudan Is Going Back In Chaos As North And South Are Arm…

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DTN News: Sudan Is Going Back In Chaos As North And South Are Arming For Eventual Conflict*Source: DTN News / Int'l Media(NSI News Source Info) CAIRO, Egypt - December 26, 2009: North and South Sudan are sliding back towards war, a think-tank warned read more

Skeety50

Onwards Buffalo Soldiers......

The Emperors new rags the II | December 24th 2009 by Gabriela Rosenkilde

"So this is ChristmasAnd what have you doneAnother year overAnd a new one just begunAnd so this is ChristmasI hope you have funThe near and the dear oneThe old and the youngA very merry ChristmasAnd a happy New YearLet's hope it's a good oneWithout a read more

aysinah

The Honor of Rape

Memoirs of a Cipher | December 23rd 2009 by Ayanna Nahmias

Honor killings, domestic violence and rape does not only occur in Muslim countries, it is happening more and more in the United States, and we are each responsible for doing our part to stop this scourge. It happens in Western and Eastern cultures, read more

happyweaver2009

Why Is It Hollywood Elite And Lib Enabling News Media Don’t Men…

Latest Showbiz News | Starboo, Juiciest, Sauciest | December 23rd 2009 by Happy Weaver

ArrayArrayArrayArrayArrayArrayArrayArrayArray Related posts:How Do You Rate The Enabling Liberal News Media And The Hollywood Elite On The Hypocrite Scale?Why Can’t The News Media Focus More On News Than Hollywood Gossip News?Why Can’t read more

Robertkrz

A request to our leaders

In Search of Meaning | December 20th 2009 by Robert Krzisnik

I want to remind you that one day in the future, perhaps in a few decades or perhaps in a few days, who knows, you will be lying on your death bed. And, as they say, it is likely that your life will be flashing in front of your eyes. There will be im read more

dkmeister

Explain Yourself, Bearded, Pursed and Shoeless Thomas Jane!

Breaking news live | December 18th 2009 by Ninja Guy

Thomas Jane must have been running late to a Save Darfur-related event on Thursday, because he forgot to wear shoes. The ‘Hung’ actor showed up at the Venice, Calif. party stogie in hand, sporting a gnarly beard, a Euro man purse and sans read more

maxwell1975

Angelina Jolie critica al presidente Obama

Maxwell Reyes | December 11th 2009 by Maxwell Reyes

La actriz Angelina Jolie, angustiada por la situación que atraviesan los más desvalidos en Darfur (Sudán), lugar que ha visitado recientemente en calidad de embajadora de buena voluntad de las Naciones Unidas, lanzó fuertes y duras críticas cont read more

realstylenetwork

Angelina Jolie Challenges Obama’s Plans For Sudan

Real Style Network Celebrity Blog | December 11th 2009 by Rod Thedorff

Yesterday for Human Rights Day, Angelina Jolie wrote a piece for Newsweek questioning President Barrack Obama’s plans for the atrocities in Darfur. As a UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has been on missions to over 20 countries and spoke w read more

busybeeblogger

Angelina Jolie doubts Obama

Busy Bee Blogger | December 10th 2009 by busybee

Wow, who knew someone had it in them in Hollywood. Angelina Jolie wrote an editorial piece for Newsweek, titled “Justice Delayed is Not Justice Denied,” regarding the ongoing tragedy in Darfur. Jolie complains that Obama’s admini read more

thetampapirate

Human What???

Tampa Pirate | December 9th 2009 by Tampa Pirate

A little mood music for this post thanks Nine Inch Nails: Download audio file (TheDownwardSpiral.mp3) I guess now that the anointed one is in office human rights and support for Democracy can now... To read the full story visit http://tampapirate.co read more

sporstudyosu

Fotoğraf ve Suç

Boltart.Net | December 9th 2009 by guney cuceloglu

Önceki konuşmalarında fotoğrafçı ve fotoğrafın süjesi üzerine yoğunlaşan Bikem Ekberzade ve Özge Ersoy bu hafta daha önce detaylıca değinmedikleri bir konuyu, seyirciyi, ele alıyor. read more

Refunite

Climate Refugees Could Number 1 Billion by 2050

Refugees United - Finding Family | December 9th 2009 by Refugees United

Climate refugees in central Zimbabwe. Photo via EcoWorldy While the disastrous consequences of climate change may seem a ways off for some in the developed world, the International Organization for Migration reported today that it has already driven read more

seamjay

The Aftermath of The Holocaust

Saucy Seaside Postcards | December 7th 2009

In an attempt to create fewer issues, the United States ignored the cries of European Jews, even as they faced total annihilation under the hands of Hitler. Although there was conclusive evidence to prove that a genocide was going on, the United St read more

worldaffairsguy

Sudan - Rouge Nation

The World Affairs Guide | December 7th 2009 by World Affairs Guy

The fiercely savage practices of the people of this nation is not a new phenomena. A gross example of this was in 1885, during the siege and barbarian overthrow of British Khartoum by the local population, lead by the Mahdi (their leader). When the read more

Refunite

Urban refugees struggle to make ends meet in South Africa

Refugees United - Finding Family | December 7th 2009 by Refugees United

PRETORIA, South Africa, December 7 (UNHCR) - Telmore Mutinhima struggles to sleep on his grimy, threadbare mattress on an early South African morning. It’s his most treasured possession - it’s his only possession.There’s the odour o read more

politicalthinker1

African Leaders are saboteurs of development

Africa Image | December 7th 2009 by TRUE FAITH CHURCH

By Lord Aikins Adusei It is a waste of time to argue that there is anything remarkable or worth emulating about the brand of leadership that is seen in Africa. Throughout Africa not a single country has been able to deliver its people from poverty, read more

Villager

Rebecca Davis Uses Ballet Dancing to Save Darfur

Electronic Village | December 6th 2009 by Wayne Hicks

Soulclap to Save Darfur for introducing us to Rebecca Davis, an entrepreneur, dancer and activist who has used the arts to bring attention to violence against women in Darfur. As Creative Director of her own ballet company, Rebecca choreographed and read more

RogerSmith

DTN News: Sudan TODAY December 5, 2009 ~ Sudan Summons Top UNAMID…

Defense Technology News | December 5th 2009

DTN News: Sudan TODAY December 5, 2009 ~ Sudan Summons Top UNAMID Official To Protest Reports Of Non-Cooperation*Source: DTN News / Int'l Media(NSI News Source Info) KHARTOUM, Sudan - December 5, 2009: The Sudanese government on Thursday summoned the read more

YankeeSailor

Ethnic Violence In South Sudan Is Ready To Explode

The Yankee Sailor | December 3rd 2009 by The Yankee Sailor

Ethnic Violence In South Sudan Troubling: U.S. Envoy -- ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. special envoy to Sudan voiced concern on Thursday about rising ethnic violence in its southern region and said Washington would step up efforts to help cur read more

shaneabrahams

Good-bye Gambari

Words of Life | December 3rd 2009 by Shane Abrahams

Ibrahim Gambari, the United Nation’s special envoy to Burma is to become the new head of the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur effective January 1, it was announced today. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is seeking read more

cooper

MEDIA ADVISORY: FYI

Darfur: An Unforgivable Hell on Earth | December 2nd 2009 by cooper

fyi U.S. Special Envoy, Sudanese Opposition Leader To Testify on Capitol Hill First Public Hearing Since American Policy Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Major General Scott Gration will testify before the Subcommittee on Afri read more

Villager

Women of Farchana Camp (video)

Electronic Village | November 30th 2009 by Wayne Hicks

Soulclap to Save Darfur folks for pointing us to the Women of Farchana Camp in Eastern Chad, all of whom fled the violence in Darfur. The Farchana Manifesto was written by displaced Darfuri women and given to a Physician for Human Rights team in June read more

tusharm

Have The Climate Wars Of Africa Begun?

News Updated Frequently | November 27th 2009 by Tushar Mathur

Image from Kenya Environmental & Political News Weblog Kenyans Draw Weapons Over Shrinking Resources — L.A. Times Experts fear the conflicts involving cattle, water and land may be just the beginning of climate-driven violence in Africa. A read more

Karin22

looking outward and beyond...

Beyond Words... | November 24th 2009 by Karin Bartimole

As Thanksgiving approaches here in the United States, I think about the many advantages I have, just by living here. I am fortunate in that I live in a beautiful home, eat well, and know that I can go out alone, doing so in relative safety. Ther read more

MikeNelson

Climate and conflict

Michael Nelson | November 24th 2009 by Michael Byron Nelson

In the lead-up to Copenhagen, it makes sense that climate issues will be linked to all the evil in the world.  Still, the concern about linkages between weather and conflict are not new in African studies.  Ted Miguel’s work has linked rainfa read more

expatify

Top Ten Most Corrupt Nations: CPI Index Ratings

Expatify.com : Inspiring Expatriatism | November 23rd 2009 by Expatify.com

10. Haiti CPI score: 1.8 Surveys Used: 3 Confidence Range: 1.4-2.3 Haiti is notorious for corruption in all levels of its government and society. There are omnipresent scandals, and the government does little to clear this up. It is one of the poore read more

conneally

Keeping an eye on South Sudan

Head Down Eyes Open | November 13th 2009 by paul conneally

Over the last 12 months or so violence in South Sudan has steadily increased. Rumours are rife that militias are being armed in the south to create fear and tensions in the run up to one of the most anticipated referendums in world politics scheduled read more

cooper

It’s About the Women

Darfur: An Unforgivable Hell on Earth | November 13th 2009 by cooper

The world over, be it outside a Los Angeles School, or in Darfur, it’s all about the women. Check Out Losing the Fight for Darfur Arms embargo violations in Darfur increase Posted in Darfur, Women Tagged: Darfur, Women read more

Refunite

War’s ‘Lost Boy’ grows up to graduate from college

Refugees United - Finding Family | November 11th 2009 by Refugees United

Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) — Kuol Dut was six when the swirling chaos of war churned through his village. He recalls playing in a field as neighbors raced toward him, screaming about militias attacking their homes. Even a boy of Kuol’s age k read more

cooper

Nov 10th

Darfur: An Unforgivable Hell on Earth | November 9th 2009 by cooper

Tuesday, November 10, both Congress and the Administration plan to have another much-needed day for Sudan, marking the first major discussion following the release of the Administration’s Sudan policy. Tomorrow, November 10 at 3:00 p.m read more