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Darfur's Protection Needs Abandoned by International Community
March 13, 2006
"In the aftermath of the African Union (AU) Peace & Security Council meeting on Darfur last Friday, Africa Action today expressed its deep concern regarding the ongoing failure of the international community to take steps to address the immediate security needs on the ground in western Sudan. ..."  Go >

Africa Policy Outlook 2006
March 9, 2006 - Salih Booker & Ann-Louise Colgan
"Africa Action's annual Policy Outlook highlights the key themes and trends in U.S. Africa policy. This year's report assesses the promises made in 2005 and analyzes U.S. priorities and African priorities in the coming year..."  Go >

February Showed Failure of U.S. Leadership on Darfur
March 1, 2006
"At the conclusion of the United States' month-long presidency of the UN Security Council, Africa Action today condemned the U.S.' failure to achieve any concrete response to the immediate need for civilian protection in Darfur, as the genocide continues..."  Go >

Pressure Brought New Focus on Darfur; New Obstacles to UN Action Must Be Overcome
March 1, 2006
"Africa Action notes that the Bush Administration has made a public commitment to a resolution at the United Nations, but in fact, nothing has changed on the ground. This update includes the next steps in the campaign to stop genocide in Darfur..."  Go >

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Ex-MP sought over Zimbabwe 'plot'
Zimbabwe ex-MP Roy Bennett is in hiding, as police seek him in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Mugabe.

Boycott shuts down Nigeria courts
Lawyers in Nigeria say their court boycott in protest at government "disregard for the rule of law" is a success.

Islamist leader freed in Algeria
One of the founding leaders of Algeria's militant Islamist groups is freed from prison, as part of an amnesty.

Ugandans die in Kenya cattle raid
Sixteen Ugandans are killed in a cross-border raid by Pokot warriors based in Kenya.

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