UN: Darfur Violence Will Not End Without Political Compromise

The government of Sudan needs to make whatever compromise is necessary to keep Darfur in the North, said UN Special Representative for Darfur Ibrahim Gambari. (00:11)

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Ambassador Rice On The Challenges Now Facing Sudan

US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice discuses the important issues Sudan will need to deal with in the wake of the referendum

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Ambassador Susan Rice Voices Concern Over Ongoing Violence in Darfur

US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice says the US is committed to help finding a solution to the conflict in Darfur.

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U.S. Envoy Asks For International Support in Sudan

The President’s Special Envoy for Sudan General Scott Gration told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday that an international effort must be implemented in order to guarantee peace, accountability and security for Darfur as Sudan prepares for an independence referendum in 2011. (0:22)

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U.S. Envoy Says Sudan Must Focus On Upcoming Referendum

General Scott Gration, the President’s Special Envoy for Sudan, says that Sudan must focus on the upcoming referendum during an appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday. Gration says lessons need to be learned from Sudan's recent elections.

"We have to take the lessons from the elections, and turn them into solutions for the referendum," Gration explains. (0:13)
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Planning And Prevention Is Critical In Sudan, Says Sen. Kerry

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) stresses the need for contingency planning in Sudan to prepare for possible challenges that may arise during a hearing Wednesday.

"This is the moment for contingency planning," Kerry explains. (0:16)
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House Republican Asks Where Human Rights Advocacy Went

U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) says human rights advocacy has taken a backseat in Congress, at the White House, and in both parties. He says the President's decision to not meet with the Dalai Lama is an example of such absence. (0:23)
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House Republican Asks Obama Not To Give Sudanese Government D.C. Access

Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) says he sent President Barack Obama a letter urging the administration to refrain from granting the government of Sudan access to a Washington, D.C. lobbyist. (0:25)
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U.N. Talk Radio Day: Interview with UNICEF

TRNS Managing Editor Victoria Jones speaks with Chris de Bono with UNICEF about ways in which his organization is providing humanitarian aid around the globe. (9:28)
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Mia Farrow: "Bystanders to a genocide"

By Courtney Ann Jackson

Actress and activist, Mia Farrow, discusses the significance of calling attention to the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, with the U.S. Capitol as a backdrop. (0:20)

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Refugees International: Rape A Governement Weapon In Darfur

Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) quoting a Refugees International report which states that rape in Darfur is used by the government as a weapon against society. (0:36)
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Pragmatism not idealism needed in Darfur

Andrew Natsios, former administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, discussing the need for a practical political solution in order to end the violence which has ravaged Darfur (0:38).
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McGovern thinks military options might stop genocide

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) said today that although he hopes diplomacy can work to stop the genocide in Darfur, he thinks that a military option should be on the table. He thinks this military option could take the form of a no-fly zone. (01:43)
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Fresh Attacks in Darfur on UN-AU Peacekeepers

Details are emerging of a fresh attack in North Darfur on a United Nations - African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) .   The ambush happened between the villages of Gusa Jamat and Wadah (see map below) at 2:45 local time and killed approximately seven peacekeepers, and wounded another 22 more.  The United Nations is reporting that "heavy weapons" were used, and that the scurmish lasted approxmately two hours.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the attacks, and called for local and national actors to be mindful of previous commitments to the on-going peace process.  Mr. Ban also issued his condolences to the family members affected by the attack.


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Audio: A statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General regarding the attacks on UNAMID forces in North Darfur. Download. (1:33)
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Threats to Sudanese government "will be crushed"

Deng Deng Nhial of the Mission of the Government of Southern Sudan to the U.S. blames the silence of "the Muslim voices" on the ability of the Sudanese government to manipulate the international community. He says that the government will destroy any dissidents and remain in power "at all cost."
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Sudanese government must be held "accountable for its crimes"

Suliman Giddo, the President of Darfur Peace and Development, gives instructions to the Muslim community on how to help the situation in Sudan. He says that Muslims must spread information about the violence in Sudan, work to hold the government accountable, and support the reconciliation of Muslim Arabs and non-Arabs. (1:00)
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The United States is not going to fix Sudan

Former U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Andrew Natsios recounts telling a Sudanese journalist that the United States will help fix Sudan but that it does not have the leverage and power to do it alone, saying that neighboring countries have a greater influence on Sudanese politics. (0:58)
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Sudan on life-support

Former U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Andrew Natsios says that a diplomatic approach must be taken due to the complexities that exist in Sudan, adding that the North-South relationship is on life support, not the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. (0:45)
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Near 100 percent increase in number of Darfur rebel groups

Former U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Andrew Natsios says that 50 independent rebel groups now function in Darfur and that it is not possible to negotiate peace with 50 different groups. (0:57)
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UN Security Council Headed to Africa, Including Somalia and Sudan

The United Nations Security Council will go to five nations in Africa, including Sudan and Somalia, over the next week. The press was briefed today about the pending trip by Ambassador Michel Kafando of Burkina Faso; Ambassador Jean-Maurice Ripert of France; Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo of South Africa; and Ambassador John Sawers of the United Kingdom.

In Somalia, the Security Council will meet with the current government - including the President and Prime Minister, opposition parties, diplomatic community, and "civil society." Ambassador Kumalo indicated that "all the major players will be there," and that this is a "great opportunity for the Somalis."

Regarding the Sudan leg of the trip, the panel indicated that the Security Council will visit Khartoum in the North, as well as Juba and President Salva Kiir in the South. The Sudan leg will focus heavily on Darfur, as well as the progress made by the United Nations African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). Mr. Sawyers stated that it is "clear that UNAMID is building up it's capability," but that "there is more to be done."
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