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Advisory: "Two Years Too Many: Break the Deadlock on Darfur," Rally and Civil Disobedience September 1, 2006 On September 9th, the two year anniversary of the Bush Administration's recognition that genocide is occurring in Darfur, Africa Action will hold a rally and act of civil disobedience in front of the White House to call for the U.S. to exercise its power to protect..."
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Darfur Resolution on UN Peacekeepers Adopted at the Security Council August 31, 2006 "Today's passage of a UN resolution authorizing peacekeepers for Darfur marks an important step towards providing protection for the people. Africa Action calls on the U.S. to remove the obstacles to the deployment of such a force..."
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Momentum Builds for UN Peacekeepers with New Darfur Draft Resolution August 25, 2006 "The introduction of a draft UN resolution for the deployment of peacekeepers marks a first step towards addressing the sharp decline in security conditions in Darfur. Africa Action calls for sustained U.S. engagement as UN negotiations proceed..."
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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
Ultimatum for Darfur peace force Sudan says the African Union peacekeepers should leave Darfur unless it drops plans for the UN to take on its mission.
Uganda rebels 'leaving the bush' Lord's Resistance Army rebels start moving in compliance with a ceasefire agreement, Ugandan army officials say.
Spain vows to curb migrant wave Spain says it will not put up with the influx of African migrants as 1,400 arrive in the Canaries in two days.
Court clears Zimbabwe's minister Zimbabwe Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa is cleared of trying to pervert the course of justice.