Published July 17, 2008 @ 07:08AM PT

An investigation by BBC program Panorama has found evidence of recent shipments of Chinese arms and military vehicles to Sudan in violation of a UN arms embargo.Two Chinese-made troop transport vehicles and an anti-aircraft weapon were recovered by rebels in Darfur helping the reporters with their investigation. One of the vehicles has been linked with an attack on the town of Sirba in West Darfur where it was reported to have fired its mounted anti-aircraft weapon directly into homes.Both vehicles are known to be part of a shipment the UN had traced going into Sudan, but that had disappeared soon after entering the country. The entire shipment had come straight from a Chinese factory and was consigned directly to the Sudanese military.The export of arms from UN member states to Sudan h... Read More

Published July 01, 2008 @ 12:34PM PT

As you know, the Genocide Intervention Network provides individuals and communities with the tools to stop and prevent genocide. Our student-led division, STAND, specifically works to empower students worldwide. STAND has more than 1,000 active chapters in more than 25 countries working to end genocide. We're thrilled to announce this week the launch of GI-NET's brand new STAND website, created by the talented folks at Biro Creative and Agentic Communications.   See the site here: http://www.standnow.org. We hope that the site better communicates what GI-NET and STAND do, and gives students an easier and more personal way to take action and connect to the anti-genocide movement. Students have been at the forefront to end genocide in Darfur, and we're excited to roll out this ne... Read More

Published June 17, 2008 @ 05:57AM PT

The Security Council Report update on Darfur/Sudan is now available. Recent developments highlighted in the report include ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Campo stating that his office had found “no trace of Sudanese proceedings in relation to crimes in Darfur during the last three years.” He also mentioned that the Sudanese government is not complying with resolution 1593 and evidence “shows an organized campaign by Sudanese officials to attack civilians, with the objective of physically and mentally destroying entire communities.” Costa Rica drafted a presidential statement that, among other assertions, called on Sudan to arrest and surrender indictees Ali Kushayb and Ahmad Haroun to the ICC. Other member countries of the Council --including Belgium, South A... Read More

Published June 16, 2008 @ 07:53AM PT

The powerful documentary Darfur Now has recently been released on DVD (it is available for $5.00 at various outlets, including Amazon.com). The film follows six individuals who are making a difference to end the genocide in Darfur.   Film critic Dave Maass caught up with one of stars of Darfur Now, director of GI-NET's Sudan Divestment Task Force, Adam Sterling, to talk to him about his experiences with the film, the Sudan divestment movement and meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger. Click the blue box below to read the entire interview. DM: You're kind of an expert at this now. Looking back and watching when you were in California doing this for the first time, is it a bit strange? AS: Yeah, it is. After our success in California, we were contacted by a few f... Read More

Published June 12, 2008 @ 07:07AM PT

For the past ten days, nine high school students from Wichita, KS, have been running to Washington, DC in order to bring awareness to past and present genocides and to raise $100,000 for GI-NET. Averaging 104 miles a day, the 1,300 mile relay, entitled Never Ignore, Never Forget, will take them about two weeks to complete. The runners have experienced storms and heat, aches and pains, steep hills and extensive flatlands throughout their run so far. But they are diligently continuing on towards their goal. You can read about the runners' experiences and track their progress at http://www.neverignore.org/news-and-updates. Are you up to the challenge? You can join these motivated students by taking part in GI-NET's Summer Fundraising Challenge. This is your opportunit... Read More

Published June 04, 2008 @ 06:16AM PT

A recent response by the Government of Sudan (GoS) to the recent joint statement by the presidential candidates on Darfur is typical of the GoS’ attempts to deflect attention from its culpability in Darfur. Reacting to the statement “We Stand United on Sudan” from presidential candidates Clinton, McCain, and Obama regarding Darfur and the CPA, the response makes unsubstantiated, narrow-minded attacks on Save Darfur, the presidential candidates, and rebel groups in Darfur. In its press release, the GoS attempts to rebut the candidates' statement that,  “There can be no doubt that the Sudanese government is chiefly responsible for the violence and is able to end it.” Their response alleges that impartial observers have identified re... Read More

Published June 04, 2008 @ 05:57AM PT

In a historic display of solidarity, Senators Clinton, McCain and Obama have issued a joint statement demanding an end to the violence in Darfur and pledging to pursue this goal with unstinting resolve once elected. Not since World War II have all major presidential candidates come together on an international issue. A three-quarter page ad appeared in the New York Times on May 28, 2008, to announce this important development. Ensure that the candidates keep Darfur on the top of their priority list. Visit www.AskTheCandidates.org to find out what you can do. Visit the official blog of GI-NET at: http://www.genocideintervention.net/blog/4424 Read More