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The Answer to Darfur
Submitted by Monika Parikh on Thu, 04/12/2007 - 8:00pm.
One vital point this document makes clear is that there is much more that the United States and other governments can do. While violent conflicts such as the one in Darfur often appear impenetrable, it is clear from Sudan’s history that the level of diplomatic pressure and the international commitment to a real peace process in Darfur are far from what has been done in the past. This also means that there is a major role for individuals, communities, and congregations to play in putting massive pressure on their policymakers to make Darfur a higher priority.
Drumbeat for Darfur advocates throughout the country are doing exactly this. Join them in raising the decibel level of voices that are demanding the political will to end the genocide in Darfur.
Almost four years since the start of the genocide in Darfur, dedicated activists are understandably frustrated by the lack of progress towards peace in Sudan. For too long, the anti-genocide movement has been fragmented with few moments of joint action combined with a unified voice of what specifically must be done to “save Darfur.”
But thanks to focused thinking and a deep understanding of Sudan’s political history, John Prendergast of the International Crisis Group and cofounder of the newly formed organization ENOUGH has put together a set of policy prescriptions that could realistically help end the crisis in Darfur.
Offering “a six-part Rubik’s Cube” of policy objectives, “The Answer to Darfur” recommends the following:
- Support rebel unity.
- Build an effective peace process.
- Secure full-time, high-level U.S. diplomacy.
- Accelerate military planning and action for protection.
- Impose punitive measures now.
- Ramp up global activism.
One vital point this document makes clear is that there is much more that the United States and other governments can do. While violent conflicts such as the one in Darfur often appear impenetrable, it is clear from Sudan’s history that the level of diplomatic pressure and the international commitment to a real peace process in Darfur are far from what has been done in the past. This also means that there is a major role for individuals, communities, and congregations to play in putting massive pressure on their policymakers to make Darfur a higher priority.
Drumbeat for Darfur advocates throughout the country are doing exactly this. Join them in raising the decibel level of voices that are demanding the political will to end the genocide in Darfur.
