Monthly Archives: November 2011

Headlines from Conflict Areas: Nov 30

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of conflict areas. United to End Genocide does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post. Sudan and South Sudan Sudan denies halting … Continue reading


Headlines from Conflict Areas: Nov. 29

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of conflict areas. United to End Genocide does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post. Sudan and South Sudan SOUTH SUDAN: Clement … Continue reading


Kenyan court issues arrest warrant for Bashir

Over a year after Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was invited to Kenya for an Intergovernmental Authority on Development Summit (IGAD), sparking widespread condemnation by civil society organizations within Kenya and throughout the world, Kenyan courts have ruled that the government … Continue reading


Letter Urges Clinton to Prioritize End to Crimes against Humanity During Burma Visit

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to Burma this week. The trip marks the first visit to the country by a U.S. secretary of state in more than 50 years. United to End Genocide joined a dozen … Continue reading


Pressure on Syrian Regime Increases As Violence against Civilians Continues

Over the past several days, the international community has worked to increase pressure on the Syrian government as violence continues. The United Nations (UN) has said that at least 3,500 have been killed over the past eight months as government … Continue reading


Headlines from Conflict Areas: Nov. 28

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of conflict areas. United to End Genocide does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post. Sudan and South Sudan Sudan Blocks South … Continue reading


Holding Killers Accountable in Cambodia and Sudan

Human bones jutted up from the ground as I walked the “killing fields” of Cambodia several years ago. This jarring image flashed before me as I read news of the opening of the UN-backed trial of three prominent leaders of … Continue reading


Members of Congress Urge Obama to Reinvigorate Sudan Policy

Yesterday, sixty-two members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to President Obama urging a shift in the United States’ policy on Sudan. The letter was initiated by Sudan Caucus co-chair, Congressman Michael Capuano. The letter underscores the need … Continue reading


Updates & Opportunities: Budget, Genocide Prevention Letter and Foreign Policy Debate

Battle Continues to Protect the International Affairs Budget For the second time since the beginning of the month, Senate consideration of the International Affairs Budget has been delayed. The International Affairs Budget funds the diplomatic and development work of the … Continue reading


BAD COMPANY: Syria’s people need companies worldwide to stop doing business with its dictator

Over 3,500 people have been killed in the past six months by Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s security forces.  Over 100 were killed last week, immediately AFTER Syria agreed to the Arab League’s proposal for a peace deal.  The deadly trend … Continue reading