China holds unrivaled influence with the genocidal regime in Sudan. As Beijing prepares to host the 2008 Olympics, join us in urging China to use its leverage to persuade the Sudanese government to allow into Darfur the full protection force outlined by UN Resolution 1769.
Headlines
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Article: China urges court to rethink Sudan arrest warrant |
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008 |
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New York Times: "China urged the International Criminal Court to
rethink its arrest warrant for Sudan's president Tuesday in a sign of
Beijing's skittishness over its already difficult relationship with the
African country.
China, which buys two-thirds
of Sudan's petroleum exports, has been repeatedly criticized for not
using its economic leverage to apply more pressure on the government of
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir...
The issue has been
particularly thorny ahead of next month's Olympic Games - which some
activists have used to turn the spotlight on Beijing's Africa policy -
forcing the Chinese government to balance its desire to be seen as a
responsible global power with its need for resources to fuel its
booming economy."
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Statement: Farrow on ICC Charges |
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Monday, 14 July 2008 |
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"There is a cacophony of voices today. They warn that the arrest warrant for Bashir could precipitate reprisals, might further imperil the peacekeeping mission (UNAMID), be counterproductive to a peace process, and even threaten beleaguered humanitarian operations."
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Release: Close Ally of Chinese Government Reported to be Charged with War Crimes |
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Friday, 11 July 2008 |
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New York, NY – July 11, 2008: Today the Washington Post reported that the ICC will charge Sudanese President Omer al Bashir with genocide and crimes against humanity on Monday.
"Unless President Hu acts, China is one step closer to ensuring that its beloved Beijing Games will be remembered as the Genocide Olympics," Darfur group said.
Click here to read the full press release.
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Opinion: War on Darfur's peacekeepers |
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
Los Angeles Times: "As the latest deadly attack shows, the U.N. force in Darfur is a poorly equipped sitting duck."
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Statement: Darfur Peacekeepers Attacked |
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Wednesday, 09 July 2008 |
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NEW YORK, NY – July 9, 2008: “The murder yesterday of seven peacekeepers in Darfur is yet another
example of the tragic failure of the international community," said Mia Farrow, chair of Dream for Darfur.
Click through to read Mia Farrow's full statement about the attacks.
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