Will Bush Stop Sudan Genocide? /
Kenneth R. Timmerman.
- Insight, 2001.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 53. Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
This MARC record contains two articles. Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Will Bush Stop Sudan Genocide?, July 16, 2001; pp. 20-22. Originally Published: Bishop Gassis Seeks Help for the Sudanese, July 16, 2001; pp. 36-39.
WILL BUSH STOP SUDAN GENOCIDE? -- "Perhaps it's because the victims are Christians. Perhaps it's because they are black. Perhaps it's because the murderers are openly and brazenly killing in the name of Islam. Or maybe it's because major oil companies are benefiting from the slaughter. Whatever the explanation, the facts are devastatingly clear: More than 2 million Sudanese have died as victims of an Islamic jihad, a so-called 'holy' war, and until now the Western press and governments have responded with virtual silence." (INSIGHT) This article describes the ongoing genocide in Sudan and details how activists are pushing for intervention to help prevent more deaths. BISHOP GASSIS SEEKS HELP FOR THE SUDANESE -- "In the search for peace and justice, Roman Catholic Bishop Macram Max Gassis has become an internationally recognized spokesman for victims of the government...Gassis has lobbied government officials throughout the world, testified before Congress and appealed to international organizations to seek global assistance for a peaceful resolution to the civil war in Sudan." (INSIGHT) The author interviews Bishop Gassis, who speaks about his efforts to stop genocide in Sudan.
1522-3248;
Gassis, macram Max.
Bishops. Genocide. Jihad. Persecution. Petroleum industry and trade--Sudan.
Sudan--History--Civil War, 1983-. United States--Foreign relations--Sudan.