This Week in Sudan 11/12/2005
SUDAN: US official urges Darfur rebel leaders to unite
Irin News – 11/09/2005
It has been a volatile week in Sudan, as rebel movements continued to fracture and the U.S. tried to keep them focused on moving the peace process forward. On November 3, the Sudanese Liberation Movement (SLM) elected Mani Arkko Minawi its new President. Mr. Minawi's election sparked immediate protest from former SLM President Abdul Wahid Mohammed Nur. The conflict between the factions now threatens to open up along tribal lines, Minawi's faction representing the Zaghawa tribe and Nur's representing the Fur tribe.
Sudan Liberation Movement Nears Split
VOA News – 11/06/2005
The tense exchange was not to be the last for Zoellick, who on Thursday, Nov. 10 had to ask a Sudanese government official to leave the room during an AU briefing on the security situation in Darfur. After the official objected, Zoellick shouted back, "I want to hear a straight story ... and I can't trust your government." Not all of the Deputy Secretary's trip was marked with strife however. On Nov. 9 he delivered a speech at Khartoum University calling on both sides of the conflict to move towards peace.
U.S. envoy shouts at Darfur official
CNN.com – 11/10/2005
The tense exchange was not to be the last for Zoellick, who on Thursday, Nov. 10 had to ask a Sudanese government official to leave the room during an AU briefing on the security situation in Darfur. After the official objected, Zoellick shouted back, "I want to hear a straight story ... and I can't trust your government." Not all of the Deputy Secretary's trip was marked with strife however. On Nov. 9 he delivered a speech at Khartoum University calling on both sides of the conflict to move towards peace.
Sudanese Rebels Storm Out During U.S. Official's Trip
ABC News – 11/08/2005
African Union Mission in Sudan Cannot Protect Civilians in Darfur Without Greater US and UN Support
Reuters – 11/09/2005
NATO says alarmed by rising Darfur violence
Reuters – 11/09/2005
UN Peacekeeping Mission Condemns Killing of Humanitarian Aid WorkerAll Africa – 11/07/2005
Other News
Realism in Darfur
Slate – 11/07/2005
Sudan Freedom Walk
From December 1st through December 23rd, former Sudanese slaves Simon Deng and Francis Bok are organizing the Sudan Freedom Walk from United Nations Headquarters in New York City to the White House in Washington, DC. A full itinerary of the walk is available here. If you live along the route or within an easy drive, consider making plans now to take part in this worthwhile and important event.
Human rights workers call for UN sanctions against Sudan for Darfur atrocities
Khaleej Times – 11/09/2005
December STAND Conference on Darfur
Starting the evening of Friday, December 2nd, and continuing through the evening of Sunday, December 4th, Harvard University will be hosting a conference on Darfur in cooperation with several other local institutions of higher education. Attendees will hear speakers, attended workshops, and collaborate with other activists. Find more information here.
Irin News – 11/09/2005
It has been a volatile week in Sudan, as rebel movements continued to fracture and the U.S. tried to keep them focused on moving the peace process forward. On November 3, the Sudanese Liberation Movement (SLM) elected Mani Arkko Minawi its new President. Mr. Minawi's election sparked immediate protest from former SLM President Abdul Wahid Mohammed Nur. The conflict between the factions now threatens to open up along tribal lines, Minawi's faction representing the Zaghawa tribe and Nur's representing the Fur tribe.
Sudan Liberation Movement Nears Split
VOA News – 11/06/2005
The tense exchange was not to be the last for Zoellick, who on Thursday, Nov. 10 had to ask a Sudanese government official to leave the room during an AU briefing on the security situation in Darfur. After the official objected, Zoellick shouted back, "I want to hear a straight story ... and I can't trust your government." Not all of the Deputy Secretary's trip was marked with strife however. On Nov. 9 he delivered a speech at Khartoum University calling on both sides of the conflict to move towards peace.
U.S. envoy shouts at Darfur official
CNN.com – 11/10/2005
The tense exchange was not to be the last for Zoellick, who on Thursday, Nov. 10 had to ask a Sudanese government official to leave the room during an AU briefing on the security situation in Darfur. After the official objected, Zoellick shouted back, "I want to hear a straight story ... and I can't trust your government." Not all of the Deputy Secretary's trip was marked with strife however. On Nov. 9 he delivered a speech at Khartoum University calling on both sides of the conflict to move towards peace.
Sudanese Rebels Storm Out During U.S. Official's Trip
ABC News – 11/08/2005
African Union Mission in Sudan Cannot Protect Civilians in Darfur Without Greater US and UN Support
Reuters – 11/09/2005
NATO says alarmed by rising Darfur violence
Reuters – 11/09/2005
UN Peacekeeping Mission Condemns Killing of Humanitarian Aid WorkerAll Africa – 11/07/2005
Other News
Realism in Darfur
Slate – 11/07/2005
Sudan Freedom Walk
From December 1st through December 23rd, former Sudanese slaves Simon Deng and Francis Bok are organizing the Sudan Freedom Walk from United Nations Headquarters in New York City to the White House in Washington, DC. A full itinerary of the walk is available here. If you live along the route or within an easy drive, consider making plans now to take part in this worthwhile and important event.
Human rights workers call for UN sanctions against Sudan for Darfur atrocities
Khaleej Times – 11/09/2005
December STAND Conference on Darfur
Starting the evening of Friday, December 2nd, and continuing through the evening of Sunday, December 4th, Harvard University will be hosting a conference on Darfur in cooperation with several other local institutions of higher education. Attendees will hear speakers, attended workshops, and collaborate with other activists. Find more information here.
posted by Rosemary Welch at 11/12/2005 07:05:00 PM
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