In 2003, after decades of neglect, drought, oppression and small-scale conflicts in Sudan’s western region of Darfur, two rebel groups mounted an insurgency against Sudan’s central government. The response was brutal. The government armed and supported local militias known as the Janjaweed. They wiped out entire villages, destroyed food and water supplies, and systematically murdered, tortured and raped hundreds of thousands of Darfurians. These attacks occur with the direct support of the Sudanese government’s armed forces.
Few Darfurians have been spared the violence. This scorched earth campaign has already claimed as many as 400,000 lives. It has spilled over into neighboring Chad and the Central African Republic. In all, about 2.3 million Darfurians have fled their homes and now reside in a network of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Darfur, with over 200,000 more living in refugee camps in Chad. These refugees and IDPs are completely dependent on the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations for even their basic needs – food, water, shelter, and health care. Approximately another 1 million Darfurians still live in their villages, under the constant threat of bombings, raids, murder, rape and torture.
Its been a crazy last quarter to the year for us. What with politicians, politics and mysterious, magically, disappearing discs aplenty. The Government is spinning wildly . . . out of control, lol.
Meanwhile, back in the real world . .
Have a great Christmas, and if you haven't already, sign the pledge. Go on you know you want to, a nice wee certificate to hang in the loo. And you are doing something to help protect your privacy and freedom, tah dah!
Just dropping by to let you know that I've posted a new tune on my page called "Break the Habit and the Wolves Get You". It's a remix of a tune called "You Are My Habit" by China White (check out their page, link's in my top friends). Please give it a listen and any comments would be gratefully recieved.
Thanks so much for your interest and for bringing more attention to the cause - we need more people like you! Grassroots support is the best way to affect change. For other ways to help, click the button to go to our website.
I spy my tardis! nice profile picture. Thanks so much for your friendship. NO2ID Glasgow appreciates your support. Please pop by and visit any time. Charlie xxx
YOU ARE A KIND AND GENEROUS FRIEND. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING ME RAISE AWARENESS FOR MALAYAKA HOUSE. I AM DEEPLY APPRECIATIVE. MAY YOUR DAY BRING YOU MANY JOYOUS BLESSINGS. HUGS.........
Woooooo Hooooooo Andy! Nice one with the photo, thats the kind of support that makes our week, thankyou. We are very appreciative of your support. Heres some likns for anyone who wants to know more. . .
JELLYFISH TRIBUTE Hello our friends, being big fans of Jellyfish we have submitted a version of 'Long Time Ago' for consideration for a bonus CD to be included with the marvellous "Sensory Lullabies: The Ultimate Tribute to Jellyfish". You may now hear our version of Jellyfish's musics by going to www.myspace.com/jellyfishtributealbum We hope you like our version of the musics, it was much fun to do. Take care and may your record collection never be free of Jellyfish. Anton & Shlomi
"Goodness and being kind do not necessarily point to weakness. When you are good you can also be strong. People sense your strength and do not impose on you. When you are strong and calm inside, you help people because you can and you want to. You then act from strength and not from weakness. Goodness can also go with power and strength, it is not a sign of weakness as some people erroneously think." - Remez Sasson
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