An action for Sudan, and news updates…
Monday, June 27, 2011 at 12:25PM An Action
As we’ve mentioned, July 9th is a remarkably important day in Sudan’s history. The Save Darfur/Genocide Intervention Network is planning a stand in solidarity event that day. They’re asking folks around the country to make a donation to their organization for which they’ll receive a t-shirt. And then, they’re asking everyone to wear those shirts on July 9th. So, if you can, please do that. Here’s a link that will take you to the website where you can do so.
We’re also going to suggest that you can wear your One Million Bones t-shirt that day. All of us in the OMB office will be wearing ours. Here’s a link to the website where you can get an OMB t-shirt.
And, if anyone asks you about it, tell them that you’re standing with Sudan. Here’s a link to the Save Darfur website where you can find information about the current situation that you can share with them.
Two bits of news:
Pauline Nyiramasuhuko and her son were convicted last week of crimes against humanity during the Rwandan genocide. She is the first woman tried and found guilty and this verdict represents some measure of justice. This is a link to a BBC article.
And, the same court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Muammar Gaddafi who they say is criminally responsible for the deaths of thousands of Libyans during the current uprising. Also from the BBC.
Considering our discussions of R2P and Libya, I have to wonder if this action has anything to do with its use or if it will have any impact on the use of R2P in the future. Thoughts?
Reader Comments