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Day 11: December 19

The perpetrators are still in power (Reason #77)

Because Bashir said this after a journalist caught policing beating a women violently, “There are people who say they feel ashamed about this sentence. They should review their interpretation of Islam because sharia has always stipulated that one must whip, cut, or kill,” said Bashir.

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Day 11: December 19

For our friends, who are your friends (Reasons #78-95)

Our friends Jimiya, Khadija, Ali, Khaltouma, Bussina and Salma, Murtada, Sulieman, Sadia, Ali, Alfader, Sader, Hafsa, Alhapis, Bashir and Bashar, Hassayna, Rahma.

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Day 11: December 19

Why Darfur? Because I can make a difference and so can you (Reasons #96-98)

As the Umda said, the new generation of children from Darfur must create their own road. One that is both from the old ways of Darfur taught to them by their parents and the new traditions and culture from life in the camps. “Only they will know what the path will be.” This reminds me […]

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Day 11: December 19

Looking at Hassayna (#99 What would you wish for your own child?)

“All of these here, born here in the camp,” the camp leader told us, as we look at a group of wide-eyed kids.  The others in the group, they were probably either in their mother’s womb or too young to remember Darfur.  He also said that they do not have the resources to dedicate curriculum […]

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Day 11: December 19

Reason #100

Share your own reason Why Darfur….

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Day 11: December 19

The Women of Goz Amer

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Day 11: December 19

ACT

Make a commitment to stay connected to the issue and ready for action over the next month. These days are crucial.  We’ll be sending out actions alert, and Sudan Now will be a focal point for important collaborative advocacy.  Check out what they have going on right now, and sign up to their e-mail list!

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Day 11: December 19

Pictures from Day 11

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Day 10: December 18

Heartache (Reason #69)

“My heart hearts” she says when I ask about returning. She describes her burnt village, and the pain she feels when she thinks of all those she has lost.

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Day 10: December 18

Think Global, Act Local, deja vu (Reasons #70-73)

On our first day in camp Goz Amer we had a wonderfully deep and thoughtful conversation with several camp leaders and teachers. These leaders are worldly, yet they feel like they are stuck on an island. Here are a few things that struck me as reasons Why Darfur… “Education is not just important for Darfuris […]