Tag: darfur
member name: Vonda M.
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October 29, 2007 03:07 PM EDT --
I post my blog to share information on the ongoing struggle of the people of Darfur. Some days I wonder why I bother, I wonder if anyone is reading, or if anyone cares. I’ve heard, “There . . .
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December 21, 2007 03:15 PM EST --
Yesterday was my birthday and I thought about all the people who aren't able to celebrate a birthday. Some people aren't financially able and some like the people of Darfur are just trying to . . .
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November 21, 2007 08:18 PM EST --
I’m Thankful for Living in the USA
I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for:
My two healthy boys.
Having a job and the means to put a roof . . .
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August 20, 2007 11:23 AM EDT --
The children of Darfur are not getting ready to go back to school. The children of Darfur, those that have survived the genocide, are living in fear in refugee camps.
Things are difficult . . .
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October 17, 2007 05:44 PM EDT --
Aid workers for the U.N.'s World Food Program; have been killed while trying to deliver food to the victims in Darfur. Two men were killed in the town of Ed Daien, in South Darfur. The third driver . . .
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August 31, 2008 07:40 PM EDT --
On a path to realizing her dream, a tragic event will lead a devastated Sierra to a people familiar with living through tragedy, a people who'll give her newfound strength, purpose and dreams.
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August 21, 2007 12:20 PM EDT --
There are those that will not stop until the violence against the citizens of Darfur stops. We cannot be quiet and pretend this Genocide is not happening, because it is happening, right now. Songs for . . .
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August 28, 2007 02:46 PM EDT --
As the population in refugee camps increase, keeping people safe and healthy is increasingly challenging. This is still the rainy season in Sudan and the heavy rain makes getting aid to the camps even . . .
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August 29, 2007 05:23 PM EDT --
Resolution 1769 authorizes a UN- African hybrid peacekeeping force. The resolution was passed in July. While this is great news for the people of Darfur, a similar resolution was passed last year and . . .
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October 03, 2007 07:04 PM EDT --
“Not on our watch”
“Never Again”
“Not on our dime”
All these nice catch phrases and the violence continues at least 10 AU peacekeepers killed just last week. . . .
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December 05, 2007 07:47 PM EST --
Today I observed the fast for Darfur. I only fasted during the morning, because I have to take medication. Having not eaten for only a few hours, it became painfully clear what people who have no food . . .
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December 17, 2007 02:59 PM EST --
"The abductees – many of them children – were held as sex slaves for a month before they managed to escape. Several became pregnant. With no access to health care, pregnancy made some . . .
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July 25, 2007 03:33 PM EDT --
Last week Senators Joe Biden and Dick Lugar co-sponsored a congressional resolution that calls for the immediate deployment of a strong UN/AU peacekeeping mission to the Darfur region. As of today, only . . .
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October 04, 2007 03:19 PM EDT --
"Tell your governments to get cracking." (Tutu savedarfur.org)
"Darfur is one of the most awful places in the world." (Tutu savedarfur.org)
Another day passes . . .
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October 30, 2007 02:00 PM EDT --
“Darfur is the world's largest ongoing humanitarian operation, helping more than 2,5 million refugees caught in fighting between the Sudanese government and rebels. “ ( http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=3791358&page=1 . . .
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October 24, 2007 05:51 PM EDT --
"The continued obstruction and procrastination of the government of Sudan, together with a lack of commitment from the international community, will delay deployment and endanger the population of . . .
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October 31, 2007 05:36 PM EDT --
First, Happy Halloween to all. In honor of the day, I wanted to point out what a ‘treat’ some groups have been to the people of Darfur.
Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society
UNICEF
Doctors Without . . .
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May 05, 2008 05:51 PM EDT --
A school and market in Northern Darfur was bombed today. There were thirteen deaths, half of them children. As the violence in Darfur continues, so does the debate.
Is the situation in Darfur genocide? . . .
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August 27, 2007 12:36 PM EDT --
Living in the United States it’s hard to imagine what life is like in Darfur. Even during the best times, life in Darfur is difficult with constant drought, and challenging farming conditions. The . . .
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September 06, 2007 05:13 PM EDT --
The Darfur Timeline
September 7, 2004- The WFP delivered food aid to more then 900,000 people
September 13, 2004- More than 200 people are dying every day in North and West Darfur because of Janjaweed . . .
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