SUDAN SPLITS, DARFUR BURNS from AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 11FEB11

THE world has been caught up in the revolution in Egypt, and while we celebrate the victory of the non-violent protesters in bring freedom and democracy to Egypt DARFUR HAS BEEN BURNING. The Sudanese government in Khartoum has agreed to honor the vote for independence for South Sudan, but has actually increased the violence against the people of Darfur. This from Amnesty International, please join their action to end this violence and bring those responsible to justice. Be sure to click the link to view the before and after satellite images of villages destroyed in recent violence in Darfur.

	While the world's attention is focused on the vote for independence in South Sudan, Darfur continues to burn. Bring those responsible for committing atrocities in Darfur to justice!

		Sudan has spoken – more than 99% of voters have opted for splitting the largest country in Africa in two. While the world's attention is focused on the results of the referendum on independence for South Sudan, Darfur – right next door – continues to burn. In December alone, more than 20,000 people were displaced by government attacks. In total, more than 2.5 million civilians have been forced to flee because of violence, and widespread atrocities. The people of Darfur must not be forgotten. Our Science for Human Rights team has just uncovered some astounding evidence1 that aims to ensure such a thing won't ever happen. Their analysis provides even more solid proof of the tragic and senseless human rights abuses that continue to be committed against the people living in and around Darfur.
		Once there stood three communities with 819 homes and other free-standing structures. Now there's just ash and remnants of a life that no longer exists. Our satellite images reveal a bird's-eye view of grave crimes – once bustling communities transformed into little more than dust. Remind the international community that it still has work to do in Darfur. Ensure that those responsible for committing crimes against humanity are brought to justice! The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for several Sudanese officials, including the president of Sudan, Omar al Bashir. However, the Sudanese government (along with its international allies) have done all they can to stall any further progress. They have in large part failed in their obligations to cooperate with the court and arrest those indicted. But there are still many members of the international community who have the power to push back. We hope these new images will etch themselves into the memories of those leaders and help re-ignite the spark that must be lit in order for justice to be fully realized in Darfur. Please send this message, along with these new images, as a painful and powerful reminder of the people of Darfur who must never be forgotten. In Solidarity, Scott Edwards Director, Science for Human Rights Amnesty International USA Share on Facebook Share on Twitter