The Darfur Collection

The Darfur Collection brings together various writers who share a common concern for the people of Darfur and a desire to see an end to the suffering and genocide in Sudan. The contributions here are diverse and do not represent any one group or organisation. I hope this collection serves to highlight the Darfur crisis, assists in providing information, and enables further discussion. All links open in the same new window.

Background and Overview


My contribution, which is first as it provides general information, gives the background on the Darfur situation with firsthand accounts and facts on the genocide in The Darfur Genocide Crisis. It also briefly summarises the current situation.

Sudan Watch presents a moving post on the women who have borne children after being raped by the Janjaweed militia, with some photos, in A Prayer for the Janjaweed Rape Babies

The Sheep's Crib examines what constitutes genocide, the UN's inept handling of Darfur so far, and makes some very relevant observations on historical parallels and present day attitudes to the Darfur crisis in Darfur Genocide - An Apocalypse of Darkness!

Fido the Yak writes on the damage caused to broader economic and cultural systems by the destruction of livelihoods that depend upon donkeys, in his post So Much Depends Upon a Donkey. This post manages to combine an overview of how the means of survival has been devastated with an account of how one person is affected. Look out for the correlation with a well known 20th century poet too.

Mystical Politics meditates on how will we memorialize the genocide in Sudan if we don't do anything about it - prompted by watching a PBS Frontline special on the Nazi concentration camps and the genocide of the Jews in World War II in Memory of the Camps. She also looks at the inaccurate reporting on Darfur when the media do actually mention it.

Agent Tim gives an overview of the background to the Darfur crisis, the current situation for those in refugee camps, and lists the names of some of the genocide victims in Darfur: Not Forgotten. He also provides mail addresses for Sudanese politicians.

Sharing Life describes the situation in Darfur and deals briefly with the reactions by international political bodies and the referral of the situation to the ICC (International Criminal Court) in Genocide, Human Rights Violations, Politics and the ICC. Also links to the International Commission of Inquiry's full report.

What Should Be Done?


Stones Cry Out observes that with hundreds of thousands dead and almost two million people now squatters in refugee camps in neighboring Chad, hope moves with alarming reticence in Who Will Stop the Genocide in Darfur? France Won't; Will We? He proposes that it is time for the United States to stop the genocide in Darfur. How many times are we going to look the other way as hundreds of thousands of African families are decimated. Did we learn nothing from Rwanda?

Random Ravings asks why George Bush and his administration don't care about Sudan in Bush and Sudan.

Exultate Justi looks at the underlying impediments to a real solution to the genocide in Darfur in When the Cure is the Cause. As well as giving a good analysis of why the UN has failed Darfur so far, he also gives a personal account from one of the children affected by the genocide, and an account from a young woman.

Another Think comments on the fact that Christian missions are stepping into the breach in Darfur in his post The Global Samaritan, and gives an analysis of why that is the case. He also looks at the US back pedal on the Darfur Accountability Act.

PlaidBerry comments that he knows many will say the U.S. should not be the "policemen of the world", and agrees with that to some extent. He proposes that at some point, we have an obligation to get angry and morally indignant enough to rise up and say "enough is enough" and take action in "Never Again".

Blogotional comments on the history of the Darfur crisis and proposes that a long-term solution is needed that requires more than a single nation acting unilaterally in Darfur in Crisis.

The X Facta defines words that speak of mass murder and comments on the number of US troops in Iraq, proposing that their presence in Darfur would make a difference in Making Sense of Senselessness. She also links to six ways you can help Sudan.

Page 132 comments on the lack of mainstream media attention given to Darfur and looks at responses that are needed in Darfur Still Place of Atrocities. He also comments on China's resistance to any UN resolution because they want/need Sudanese oil.

To New Frontiers gives an analysis of why peace efforts in Sudan have failed, and suggests that rather than direct intervention the US could arm and equip Sudanese nationals so they can protect themselves and their families in Arm the Darfur Rebels.

Getting Involved


Kesher Talk reports on a recent rally in Central Park, New York, and provides commentary on students from Yeshiva University who have been getting involved in responding to the Darfur genocide in Not Now, Not Ever.

Intent begins with memorable words from Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, looks briefly at the inadequate response to Darfur to date, and provides links to opportunities to respond and help in Offering More Than Miserable Consolation.

Pie and Coffee relates how a trip to Darfur and a follow-up protest outside the Sudanese Embassy in Washigton D.C. turned into a civil disobedience trial in Pre-Trial Summary. Also includes photos of the Catholic Workers team involved.

Under the Acacias has an update on the developments concerning the Darfur crisis, as well as links to ways individuals can help in More on Sudan.

Welcome to My Brain puts the reader into the shoes of another and explains why we should do what we can to help in It's All About Me

Swap Blog calls for people to contact national leaders and global organizations, to urge they get involved in bringing a end to the Darfur genocide in Help to Darfur - Now!. This post also encourages other avenues of personal involvement.


Kingdom Adventure links to information on Darfur and recommends two types of individual involvement in Darfur: More Tragedy and More Inaction.

I'd like to thank all those who have contributed to The Darfur Collection. To link to this collection click on the date at the bottom of the post to obtain the URL. I also recommend bookmarking the post for future reference.