The document discusses the ongoing human rights crisis and genocide in Darfur, Sudan, which has been exacerbated by a civil war lasting over 38 years, leading to over 400,000 deaths and millions displaced. The Sudanese government is implicated in violence against black African ethnic groups, while international responses include condemnation and efforts by volunteers to provide aid. It emphasizes the necessity for global action to address the crisis and uphold the promise of 'never again' in preventing genocide.

2. Human Rights Crisis in Darfur By: Bell Multicultural H.S. Senior Capstone Class

3. Introduction Sudan is a country located at the eastern side of Africa , the largest country in the continent Population - 40.2 million 60% Muslim 40% Arabs 60% Black Africans, & 600 ethnic groups Languages : Arabic, English, tribal

4. History of Conflict Sudan has been in civil war for the last 38 years Since 1983, over two million people have died from war-related cause and up to four million have been displaced In 2003 , the current genocide began It is taking place in western part of Sudan, Darfur region

5. Genocide A deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group as a result of the massive killings and property destruction of Black Africans-- it is safe to say it’s a genocide Is a conflict between government militia called the Janjaweed , targeting civilian ethnic groups who are Black Africans The U.S. is the only country so far that classified the situation in Darfur as a genocide, on the other hand the U.N, EU & AU categorized it as a crime against humanitarian

6. Sequence of an attack Credit: Brian Steidle

7. Statistics 400,000 + have died as a result of this violence 2 million have been displaced (population of Houston, Texas) 4 million are dependent and 1 million are in need of aid

8. Diseases The genocide has also caused the spreading of diseases such as Malaria, Diarrhea, Cholera, Malnutrition, Ebola, Respiratory Infection & HIV AIDS.

9. Government Response There have been enough evidence such as: looting of cattle and grain , destruction of villages , executions , and abduction of women and children to suggest that the Sudanese Government is responsible for the conflict. The government of Sudan uses overwhelming forces against rebel forces, innocent civilians, and IDP Camps Credit: Brian Steidle

10. International Response On the negative side , China is supporting the crisis in indirect way by providing military equipment such as ammunitions, and aircraft equipments. In exchange , 70% of Sudan’s oil exports go to China Volunteers and organizations are helping out to make the situation better The Red Cross is donating food and other goods from other countries

11. Call To Action Write letters , post comments urge your state representatives and make donations to organizations The U.S. should keep pressuring the UN and the Sudanese government to end the genocide The international world, should put a reconciliation over the Sudanese government. As a whole, let us keep the promise of “ NEVER AGAIN ” Let’s stop the Genocide in Darfur and save Darfur now so that HISTORY WON’T JUDGE US…

13. Bibliography http://www.crin.org/hrbap/index.asp?action=theme.guideitem&item=4683&subtheme=2 http://www.crin.org/hrbap/index.asp?action=theme.subtheme&subtheme=11 http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5424.htm http://www.savedarfur.org/pages/background http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9800E2DA1E30F935A25755C0A9629C8B63 http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=3060&l=1&gclid=CLCe14fo0JACFQljHgodKmugQA http://www.ushmm.org / (Credit: Brian Steidle) http://www.genocideindarfur.net/?gclid=CLLj6P_o0JACFQNTHgod9T9MOA http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2006/05/08/LI2006050801047.html