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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.
The Pitch  |  Carolyn Szczepanski  |  07-21-2009  |  Politics

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

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

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