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September 2009

Congress, New Report Spotlight Violence Against Women Globally

Posted by Amanda Hsiao on Sep 30, 2009
Darfuri women search for firewood

Women and girls who have fled violence in Darfur continue to face rape and attack as refugees in eastern Chad, according to a report out today from Amnesty International. Tomorrow, the Congress will take up the issue at a hearing “Violence Against Women: Global Costs and Consequences.”  Read More »

Under Clinton’s Watch, UN Calls for End of Rape as Weapon of War

Posted by Donna Harati on Sep 30, 2009
Secretary Clinton

In a special session chaired by Secretary of State Clinton today, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed a resolution to take steps to end sexual violence and impunity in conflict zones.  Read More »

Another Washington Post Bombshell

Posted by John Norris on Sep 30, 2009

As if yesterday’s story in the Post was not enough, a piece today delves into a fascinating and sordid web of connections between disgraced former U.S. National Security Advisor Bud McFarlane and the Sudanese government as part of an effort to improve Khartoum’s relationship with the Obama administration.  Read More »

Darfur Dream Team Scores 95 New Schools

Posted by Stella Kenyi on Sep 30, 2009

The recent media buzz about the Darfur Dream Team has had a considerable impact on the Team’s Sister Schools Program, with new U.S. schools signing up nearly every day to be paired with schools in Darfuri refugee camps.  Read More »

Gold Stars and Damage Control at the White House

Posted by Laura Heaton and Amanda Hsiao on Sep 30, 2009
Gold star

If you were troubled by Sudan Special Envoy Gration's remarks, as published in today's Washington Post, a survey of the blogosphere today indicates that you are not alone. Here's a recap of some of the reactions today…  Read More »

Where Is the LRA Headed?

Posted by Ledio Cakaj on Sep 29, 2009
LRA fighters - AP

In a region and a conflict where conspiracy theories and propaganda play crucial roles, it has become almost impossible to distinguish fact from fiction. Rumors about where exactly the LRA are heading abound, some more believable than others.  Read More »

In Letter, Congressmen Voice Concern about Sudan Policy

Posted by Meghna Raj on Sep 29, 2009
US Capitol

In a hard-hitting letter to President Obama, co-chairs of the Congressional Sudan Caucus provided a list of reasons why they are “deeply concerned” about the U.S. policy toward to Sudan.  Read More »

Sizing Up the Sudan Policy

Posted by John Norris on Sep 29, 2009
President Clinton and Secretaries Clinton and Gates - AP

As we have known all along, the most interesting things to come out of a policy reviews are usually absent from the public documents and pronouncements. But in this closed door meeting, some of the senior-most officials in the U.S. government will have to do a gut check on a few key issues.  Read More »

Cookies for Khartoum?

Posted by Laura Heaton on Sep 28, 2009
Sudan Special Envoy Scott Gration

Last week, the U.S. was offering honey to incentivize good behavior from Sudanese ruling party. This week, cookies and gold stars seem to round out the U.S.’s diplomatic arsenal in its dealings with Sudan. That is, if you ask the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Maj. General Scott Gration.  Read More »

Top Obama Advisors to Meet on Sudan Policy Tomorrow

Posted by Enough Team on Sep 28, 2009
President Obama and Special Envoy Gration - AP

A long-awaited meeting on Sudan policy between President Obama’s cabinet officials is slated to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 29.  Read More »