A brief update on one of our earlier concerns: the unjust imprisonment of the democratically elected opposition leader in Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi. Suu Kyi has been under house arrest since 2003 by the military regime in power.
This week, an official from the U.S. State Department has again pressed for her release, unfortunately, it seems, to no avail.
And so the movement to release this symbol of human rights and courage continues.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
An Easy Way to Save Darfur
Good news: the Sudanese government has finally agreed to a hybrid United Nations / African Union peace-keeping force of over 17,000 troops to patrol Darfur and curb the continuing violence. For more, go here.
Also, an easy way to Save Darfur: Ask U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), the Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, to bring the Sudan Divestment Authorization Act to the Senate floor for a vote. The Act would ensure that states divest from any companies with "a qualifying business relationship with Sudan", and would protect the 15 states that have already done so.
Take 1 minute and call Senator Dodd at (202) 224-2823. Actually, take 30 seconds, because that's all you'll need.
For the text of the bill, go here.
Also, an easy way to Save Darfur: Ask U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), the Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, to bring the Sudan Divestment Authorization Act to the Senate floor for a vote. The Act would ensure that states divest from any companies with "a qualifying business relationship with Sudan", and would protect the 15 states that have already done so.
Take 1 minute and call Senator Dodd at (202) 224-2823. Actually, take 30 seconds, because that's all you'll need.
For the text of the bill, go here.
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