Justice has ended, you may now go in fear

The International Criminal Court recently dismissed the case of Bahar Abu Garda. A rebel who killed peacekeepers from the African Union in, a peacekeeping unit, he killed 12 from said unit in Darfur in 2007. Though the African Union is [in some opinions] ineffective, according to the Associated Press/Washington Post, this is nonetheless a sad oversight in the journey to justice for the genocide(s) in Sudan and Darfur.

The ICC also made the charges against President Omar Bashir of Sudan for “crimes against humanity…masterminding the …attacks on Darfur”.

[Click on provided link for in-depth information]

Tell President Obama to help bring justice to Bashir

Click here to send a prewritten message urging President Obama to deny legitimacy to President Bashir of Sudan in that country’s upcoming elections, which would “justify” the genocide. You can also edit the message for a more personal message.

A momentous moment for Bashir?

Or is this just talk? Will Omar Bashir, president of Sudan be charged with genocide? There has been a strong general opinion* that Bashir has been largely responsible for enabling this genocide. However, International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Moreno stated that there were “insufficent grounds” to make an arrest. Bashir himself stated that the arrest warrant was “all lies”–and reacted by forcing foreign aid agencies out of Sudan.

What do YOU think?

P.S.: In the State of the Union speech, Mr. Obama talked a lot about how the U.S. has a responsibility to aid countries such as Haiti, in times of crisis since we are a leading nation.

What about that one country you promised to help but never even got past planning mode??…!

Red Cross [estimates] 50,000 dead in Haiti Quake

So far, the Red Cross has estimated that there are 50,000 dead in the 7.0 quake that hit Haiti on Tuesday:

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/01/14/world/AP-EU-Red-Cross-Haiti.html

I’m back!

I’m back after a busy season of wedding(s), personal issues and changes, and pet problems….

I’m also announcing that Darfur Herald will be a temporary update blog about the Haiti disaster as well.

I am praying for the victims, donating and encouraging all of you to do both as well.

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Merry Christmas to my readers…

Merry Christmas to my readers and the peace of Christ to all of you, regardless of beliefs.

Blessings this blessed day to Darfur and all troubled lands that changes may be seen.

Zeinab Eyega: A Symbol of Advancement

Zeinab Eyega was courageous. The word itself is weak and overdone by now. Zeinab Eyega has advanced herself by advancing the cause of women refugees in and from Sudan, Darfur and all over Africa. A former refugee herself, she escaped the terrible life and immigrated to the U.S. where she founded the Sauti Yetu Center for African women in NYC., serving African immigrant women with programs such as “family violence prevention, education, reproductive health and women’s rights*.”

*As the terms "Reproductive health" and "women's rights" cover birth control and contraception education and
provision, and frequently abortion assistance, the author of this blog, while supporting Eyega and her cause,
does not personally advocate those particular services of Sauti Yetu

Stop the flow of weapons to Sudan!

Encourage U.S. senators to help stop the flow of weapons to Sudan by sending this electronic letter here. This is hosted by Save Darfur.

According to Save Darfur:

Nearly two years after United Nations peacekeepers were deployed to Darfur, the Government of Sudan works at every turn to block their efforts to protect civilians.

Recently, the United Nations Panel of Experts responsible for monitoring the warring parties in Sudan issued a report confirming what we all already know: Bashir’s regime continues to defy the United Nations arms embargo as well as international humanitarian and human rights law.

In response, Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and John McCain (R-AZ) drafted a letter to Ambassador Susan Rice, the Obama administration’s representative to the United Nations. Their letter asks her to speak out publicly about these violations and ensure that troops and arms movements and additional sanctions are carefully reviewed by the Security Council.

Nearly two years after United Nations peacekeepers were deployed to Darfur, the Government of Sudan works at every turn to block their efforts to protect civilians.

Recently, the United Nations Panel of Experts responsible for monitoring the warring parties in Sudan issued a report confirming what we all already know: Bashir’s regime continues to defy the United Nations arms embargo as well as international humanitarian and human rights law.

In response, Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and John McCain (R-AZ) drafted a letter to Ambassador Susan Rice, the Obama administration’s representative to the United Nations. Their letter asks her to speak out publicly about these violations and ensure that troops and arms movements and additional sanctions are carefully reviewed by the Security Council.

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The author of the blog is not affiliated with the mentioned organization and has only mentioned it for the
humanitarian purposes of her blog.

16 Days of Activism presents a powerful video

SaveDarfur’s 16 Days of Activism for Darfur campaign recently released a powerful video from and about Darfuri women refugees, with testimony, evidence of their hardship, and up-close-and-personal looks into their lives. It’s short but riveting. Watch it. Please.

Be informed: Gender violence

Gender violence is one of the greatest threats in the horrible Darfur saga–women are raped and mistreated as they try to go about their normal, daily lives. Fortunately, “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” , a campaign created by Save Darfur, features a page full of personal testimonies and information about gender violence against women in Sudan/Darfur. There’s even a link so you can stay informed.

I pray for all women who have gone through the trauma of rape, for their healing—but I pray, because Darfur is my mission and passion–especially that this may end.

The author is not affiliated with the featured charity and receives no personal or financial benefit. The
charity and its associated campaigns and interests are mentioned for personal education only.