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Darfur: Current Policy Not Enough

Submitted by barack.obama on Thu, 2006-02-16 01:07.

Security and political conditions continue to deteriorate in Darfur. If the United States does not change its approach, an already grim situation is likely to spiral out of control. Senator Obama discusses why this is not only a humanitarian crisis, but also an issue of national security.ResourcesInformation and Analysis:The International Crisis Group's Darfur page brings together their careful analysis, photographs and recommendations for individual action.Nick Kristof's excellent coverage of the situation in Darfur is archived on his New York Times columnist page.(NOTE: You need to subscribe to TimesSelect to access these articles.)Get Involved:The Genocide Intervention Network and Save Darfur are two (of several) groups that are working to build constituencies in support of action in Darfur.The International Rescue Committee is just one of the many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working with the people of Darfur both within the province and just across the border in ChadDaily News:The website of the Sudan Tribune provides daily news and opinion coverage of Darfur from sources around the world.ReliefWeb is an on-line repository of documentation and information on current humanitarian emergencies and disasters maintained by the UN's Office of the Coordinator of Humanitarian Assistance and designed to assist the international humantiarian community in effective delivery of emergency assistance. The Sudan pages contain detailed maps, daily wire news stories, UN and NGO reports, and other useful Darfur-related material.