The conflict in Darfur in an ongoing military conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan, the largest country in Africa. It began in 2003 and is seen by many as a conflict along ethnic and tribal lines. One side is composed of the Janjaweed, a militia group recruited from the camel-herding, nomadic Arab tribes. The Sudanese government, while denying the it supports the Janjaweed, has provided money and assistance to sustain attacks against the rebels. The "rebels" comprise the other side of the conflict, and consist mostly of armies recruited from Black ethnic groups, who make a living farming the land.
The conflict is caused by the Arab tribes searching to find water for their camels. In doing so, they take over the land occupied by the Black farmers. The Janajaweed have systematically burned villages, and committed mass murders and rapes. An estimated 3 million people have been displaced, and more than 200,000 have been killed since the conflict started. The United States has classified the conflict in Darfur as a genocide, however the United Nations has yet to describe it this way.
Last week, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for the Sudanese President, al-Bashir, charging him with war crimes and crimes against humanity. In response, Bashir has launched a crackdown on humanitarian aid in the region, forcing dozens of major aid institutions to leave the area.
My question to you this week is, "Should the United States get involved in Darfur, and if so, how? Should we use diplomatic, humanitarian or military efforts?" Answers are due by Sunday, March 15th at 6:00 p.m.
HILLARIE HUNTER
ReplyDeleteI think that what is going on in Darfur is horrific and inhumane. Though i do think that something must be done to stop such madness, I do not think now is the right time for the United States to step in. I believe that the United States has their plate full when it comes to issues that need resolve; the war on terrorism and the ongoing economic decline. However, once the United States gets such pending issues moving on more of an upward slant (if Darfur is still experiencing such horror), then that will be the time that we should step in and lend a helping, STEADY hand.
I don't think we need to interfere with countries and tribes. The United States is barely protecting us we need to stop getting involved in other peoples drama.There are too many tribes and villiages that go through it until this day. The Monawatu tribe was almost invaded by wondering hispanics who said they were just passing by, when they really were looking to steal their children for work and prostitution.So do we go their and fight for them too? These tribes are trained and they know what to do to protect their villiage without us.Exactly what do they want us to do? If we choose to help and get their land back what will they do when we leave the country after our job is done.We need to stop putting ourselfs in this position to respond to every cry for help. Not to be funny but why help them when they do nothing to help us. Americans have always been looked at as the enemy(white man)so why do they want our help now!So I still say no,no,and Hell NO!
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