Darfur, western Sudan:

More than 2 million displaced,

Over 300,000 dead.

News Release (04/07/2005) URI Global Council Endorses Darfur Unity Statement

International Crisis Group
Perhaps the most extensive overview of the situation in Darfur to date, with links to many more resources and links
Save Darfur Coalition
Sponsors of the "100 Hours" campaign, the Save Darfur Coalition has a number of excellent resources for understanding how those of us outside Sudan can act to help stop the genocide
Darfur's death toll '350,000'
One of many articles responding to recent UN assessments of up to 350,000 deaths in Darfur as a result of warfare and refugee status.
Darfur Mortality Double Tsunami
"Darfur expert" Professor Eric Reeves of Smith College estimates over 400,000 deaths since February 2003, and lays out the rationale for this assessment.
Sudan Information Gateway
Represents all of the United Nations agencies active in Sudan. Good resource for regular UN updates on both Darfur and the peacemaking efforts in southern Sudan (it is important that we not lose sight of the progress in resolving the long-standing war in the south).

This site is participating in the 100 Hours of Conscience campaign, from March 17th to through the 20th, to raise awareness of the ongoing atrocities in Sudan and urge international attention and action. The campaign has been organized by the Save Darfur Coalition, "an alliance of over 100 diverse faith-based , humanitarian, and human rights organizations."

 Burned and broken pots in a former village
Burned and broken pots in a former village. © USAID

A new school, pillagedA new school, pillaged. © USAID