Why Is the Sudanese Crisis Largely Ignored by the Global Community?

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The discussion centers on the perceived global indifference to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, particularly the genocide in Darfur. Participants explore reasons for the lack of international action, the role of the United States, and the implications of international law regarding humanitarian intervention.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration over the global community's inaction regarding the Sudanese genocide, questioning whether it stems from ignorance or apathy.
  • Concerns are raised about the U.S. government's hesitance to intervene militarily in Sudan, contrasting it with previous interventions in Iraq and the Balkans.
  • A participant references Colin Powell's use of the term "genocide" at the UN, suggesting it should compel action under international law, yet criticizes the UN's response as inadequate.
  • Another viewpoint suggests that the lack of action may be influenced by geographic and economic interests, noting that regions closer to Europe or with strategic resources received more attention.
  • One participant questions the involvement of prominent figures like Louis Farrakhan, suggesting that their influence could be leveraged for action in Sudan.
  • A participant shares a link to a legislative document, the "Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act," implying that there are formal responses to the crisis that warrant attention.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the reasons for the global community's inaction, with no clear consensus on the underlying causes or the effectiveness of proposed solutions.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various international responses and legislative actions, but there is no agreement on their adequacy or effectiveness in addressing the crisis in Sudan.

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Why is the Sudanese genocide being ignored by the world, almost a million black denizens of dafur have already been drivn out of their homes with no way to survive other than food expensively air lifted, and countless have been killed :mad: ? Yet the global community does not seem to flinch. Is it because most people are not aware of it or simply because they don't give a crap?

Why is the U.S the valiant champion of all that is right, who invaded iraq because of evil Saddam, hesitating to take military action in Sudan?
 
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Saturnalia=Christmas said:
Why is the Sudanese genocide being ignored by the world, almost a million black denizens of dafur have already been drivn out of their homes with no way to survive other than food expensively air lifted, and countless have been killed :mad: ? Yet the global community does not seem to flinch. Is it because most people are not aware of it or simply because they don't give a crap?

Why is the U.S the valiant champion of all that is right, who invaded iraq because of evil Saddam, hesitating to take military action in Sudan?
The US (Colin Powell) went to the UN and used the "G" word to describe the situation. Usage of that word compells action under international law. The UN's (Kofi Anan's) response - to castigate Colin Powell for not being more careful with his words. Pathetic.

Bush supposedly has a pro-active foreign policy: well right here is where he needs to put his money where his mouth is. He gave the UN its chance, now he needs to act alone. That'll be 3 strikes for the UN - and they're out.

As for why, I don't think its that people don't care, just that they don't care much. Europe (but not the UN) cared about Yugoslavia enough to act because Yugoslavia is in Europe. France cares about the Ivory Coast enough to act because it was a French colony. They all cared about Kuwait enough in 1991 because they had their oil interests in mind. But the Sudan is not in their backyard, so they don't care enough to act.
 
Hey, ever read (the 108th) Congress' "Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act" (S2781)? You can search for it here (the link will expire otherwise I'd just post it). You'll want S.2781.ES. Be sure to search the 108th Congress.
 
...maybe if they were fair skinned the west might care a little more ?

Why doesn't Louis Farrakhan (Nation of Islam) get in there and do something seeing as how he is black and muslim and supposedly has mana in those communities instead of organising another million man march to boost his cred again ?
 

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