AltWeeklies Wire
African Family Runs From Death and Finds Safety in Alabamanew
For over 20 years, the Second Sudanese Civil War has been active, making it one of the longest running conflicts in history. "We saw a lot of bad things traveling,” Ayen Kuot said from the living room of her Mobile, Ala. home. "Very bad things.”
Lagniappe |
Greenberry Taylor |
06-01-2011 |
International
Lost Boy of Sudan Makes North Carolina Homenew
Mariak Chuor of Sudan finds a new life—and vocation as an author—in Garner, NC.
INDY Week |
Billy Ball |
04-01-2010 |
International
Refugee Uses Website to Help Others Learn About Sudannew
The horrors of Sudan, halfway across the world, still chug in Duop Wuol's veins, urging him to do something. So this month, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs philosophy major, husband, father of four, and former Southern Sudan refugee waged a truly all-American protest: He started a website.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-04-2010 |
International
Missouri Professor Hopes to Bring Democracy to Sudannew
There are plenty of reasons for Abdullahi Ibrahim not to run in 2010's Sudanese presidential election. The election could be rigged. The repressive ruling regime could target opposing candidates. But that's exactly why Ibrahim decided to run -- and why he believes he can win.
Surviving Sudan: 'Out of Exile' Chronicles Displaced People's Tragic Talesnew
Exile is the fourth book in Dave Eggers' Voice of Witness series, and it shows that McSweeney's admirable project has improved along the way.
Las Vegas Weekly |
John Freeman |
01-08-2009 |
Nonfiction
'War Child' is Too Self-Congratulatory to Truly Engagenew
C. Karim Chrobog's debut feature documentary follows Emmanuel Jal, now based in London, as he travels to the United States to lecture and perform -- mostly for young international audiences with more liberal guilt than rhythm -- and later returns to Sudan for the first time in 18 years.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
'The Scramble for Africa' Argues that Western Activists Have Darfur All Wrongnew
Steven Fake and Kevin Funk agree: When it comes to Darfur, even people who share their leftist politics mostly don't get it.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Bill O'Driscoll |
11-11-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Who is Omar al-Bashir?new
He's the president of Sudan -- and he is a wanted man. On July 14, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court charged al-Bashir with 10 counts of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The charges mark the first time the International Criminal Court has charged a sitting head of state with a crime, and the first time the court has charged anyone with genocide.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-23-2008 |
Commentary
Things to Take Backnew
A Darfurian refugee raises awareness and expectations for the people left behind.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Garelnabi Abusikin with Deborah Yarchun |
03-25-2008 |
International
When There is a Peace That I Agree Withnew
Fatima Haroun's delicate handshake reveals nothing of her tormented life back in Darfur. Today she is a social worker for the City of Philadelphia, a mother, and the vice president of the Darfur Alert Coalition, a nonprofit based in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Sarah Mason |
02-12-2008 |
International
Is New Mexico Funding Schools With Darfur Dollars?new
The State Investment Office, which invests state money that primarily benefits schools, holds $42.3 million worth of stock in seven "highest offender" companies with oil and gas operations in Sudan.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
11-02-2007 |
International
Peace Warriornew
Author Elie Wiesel discusses the genocide in Sudan and his opposition to the war in Iraq.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
04-18-2007 |
International
Divested Interestsnew
Texas Gov. Rick Perry recently endorsed a divestment plan to pressure Sudan on the genocide in Darfur -- the next day, he awarded an $8.5 million grant to a major stockholder in oil companies working there.
San Antonio Current |
Dave Maass |
02-28-2007 |
Politics
Kofi Annan's Confessionnew
The murderous janjaweed did not sign the peace treaty to end Darfur's genocide.
The Village Voice |
Nat Hentoff |
05-24-2006 |
International
Tags: Sudan
Persistence of Memorynew
Members of the Sudanese community in Philadelphia lead efforts to help their homeland.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Jesse Smith |
04-11-2006 |
International
