Worldwide Protests Decry Violence In Darfur
POSTED: 5:59 pm PDT September 17, 2006
UPDATED: 5:59 pm PDT September 17, 2006
NEW YORK -- Tens of thousands of people rallied in cities across the world Sunday to protest the violence in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan, and urge world leaders to intervene to resolve the conflict.
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in New York City, religious leaders gathered outside Downing Street in London to pray for a resolution, and a candlelight vigil was held in Cambodia to remember Darfur victims.
In a counter demonstration, about 150 people in Khartoum, Sudan, marched to the United Nations' offices to protest the proposed deployment of U.N. peacekeepers in Darfur.
Protests and other events for the "Global Day for Darfur" were scheduled in four dozens cities worldwide to show support for Darfur's people and pressure the Sudanese government to protect its civilians and end the conflict.
http://www.kirotv.com/news/9870516/detail.htmlIf The bush administration is for spreading democracy then why hasnt the US sent troops to help here....Clinton did in Somolia and Yugoslovia........I guess there is no OIL under Darfur.....