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A Tale of Two Genocides: The Failed U.S. Response to Rwanda and Darfur
September 9, 2006
"This new Africa Action report examines the disturbing patterns in the U.S. response to the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and to the current genocide in Darfur, Sudan. It emphasizes the lessons the U.S has yet to learn, and lays out the actions needed now to stop the ongoing genocide in Darfur..."  Go >

Africa Action Releases New Darfur Report, Holds Major Rally at White House
September 9, 2006
"Africa Action today marked the two-year anniversary of the U.S.' recognition of genocide in Darfur with a large rally and civil disobedience at the White House, and the release of a major new report entitled 'A Tale of Two Genocides'..."  Go >

A Message from Danny Glover
September 8, 2006
"Click here to read a personal invitation from Danny Glover to attend the September 9th rally 'Two Years Too Many: Break the Deadlock on Darfur'..."  Go >

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..."  Go >

BBC News | Africa | World Edition

Somali leader survives bomb blast
An explosion outside Somalia's interim parliament kills 11 people but misses the president.

Rwanda singer on genocide charges
One of Rwanda's most famous singers goes on trial, accused of using his songs to incite violence during the genocide.

Fire in DR Congo candidate's HQ
A fire breaks out at the party headquarters of DR Congo opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba.

Nigeria mourns for crash generals
Nigeria is to hold three days of mourning after 10 of senior army commanders are killed in a plane crash.

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