Monthly Archives: January 2012

What the Cycle of Violence in South Sudan Looks Like On the Ground

01/31/12

Over the weekend my colleague Dan and I were in Juba, South Sudan. While there, we met with humanitarian groups and personnel working in the security sector to discuss the tenuous situation in Jonglei state where fighting between tribes has … Continue reading →

Students Travel to Congress to Talk about Saving Lives in Darfur

01/31/12

By Miriam Apter In an old episode of the television series “The West Wing,” President Bartlett – struggling with his foreign policy – asks, “Why is a Kuhdanese life worth less to me than an American life?” This question has … Continue reading →

I Used to Make Soap – A Woman from Nuba Mountains Tells Her Story

01/30/12

I am sitting across from a woman named Mende* who recently fled from Sudan’s Nuba Mountains. Mende arrived in Juba, South Sudan earlier this month shortly after bombs fell near her village. She is slightly nervous as I begin to … Continue reading →

The Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz: A Time for Action

01/27/12

Editor’s Note: Today marks the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest concentration camp in operation during the Holocaust. It is estimated that more than 1.1 million men, women and children died there. The following blog is a … Continue reading →

Voices from Sudan: We will ‘run out of food by March’

01/27/12

Editor’s Note: United to End Genocide’s Shannon Orcutt and Daniel Sullivan arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on January 23 where they met with civil society leaders from Sudan and South Sudan. They have just arrived in South Sudan where they … Continue reading →

Dear President Obama: What about Genocide and Mass Atrocities?

01/27/12

As we blogged on Wednesday, President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address lacked appropriate emphasis on the issues that we care the most about – ending genocide and mass atrocities. This raises critical questions about what Obama is doing … Continue reading →

African Union Summit Convenes as the Situation in Sudan Deteriorates

01/26/12

The 18th African Union Summit, scheduled from January 28 to the 30, is expected to focus on trade and resolving the violent conflicts that continue to destabilize the continent. But the list of urgent priorities is long and the Union’s ability … Continue reading →

Syria’s Failing Economy and Prospects for Peace

01/25/12

By all indications, the end is near for Syria’s dictator Bashar al-Assad. This week, the Arab League put forward the best practical option for a peaceful end to violence in Syria – Assad’s retirement. However, by rejecting the Arab League’s … Continue reading →

State of the Union Misses the Mark on Syria and Sudan

01/25/12

In last night’s State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama focused almost entirely on domestic issues. While domestic concerns are important, Obama’s lopsided remarks neglected foreign policy issues critical to United States values and security. For the millions of … Continue reading →

Corporations and Human Rights in South Sudan

01/24/12

Recently, United to End Genocide recognized the one-year anniversary of South Sudan’s historic vote in favor of independence and took a hard look at some of the serious challenges that face this new nation today. High among them is the … Continue reading →