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Save the Save Darfur Movement

Posted on: July 22, 2009 at 12:48 AM

An article recently put out by Foreign Policy explains how it appears that various divisions in the Save Darfur movement (between different groups, as well as within the Obama administration) are now inhibiting the progress made towards a peaceful Sudan.  I found the article very interesting, as it not only explains that point but also explains what will be neccessary of us in the coming times to continue to assist the people of Sudan, and not let the importance and urgency of what we wish to accomplish be so clouded by arguments over methods.

Another recent article by New York Times Blogger Nicholas Kristof also notes some issues in the Save Darfur movement, as well as issues with how the situation is being handled in general.  This blogger also reviewed a book by Mahmood Mamdani, a professor at Columbia who recently criticized the movement in his new book, "Saviors and Survivors".  Check out the review HERE.

 

So, what do you think?  Do you agree with Mamdani? Do you think this movement has a chance? What can we do to help keep this movement alive and strong?

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    Report Inappropriate Content! By OakleyAM September 22, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Firstly, thanks for including all these great links in your post so we can really look into the question. When I read the NY times review on Mamdani's book, based on the paragraphs cited (as i havent read the book) i would have to say I agree with the review. Mamdani's career, as 'provocateur', is all about big conspiracy theories. While I feel conspiracy theories are often rooted in reality, I just can't believe that the people behind save darfur are involved in an attempt to recolonize africa. Now, if the government actually gave a damn about the group, and gave them as much money as 'projects' in the Middle East going on, I might be less likely to dismiss it. But Save Darfur? Cant buy it. I guess I'll have to read the book myself.

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