Metro Article

(Metro cover and Andrew Bast article)

Yesterdays Metro (I know not the most reliable news source) had an article by Andrew Bast, editor in chief of the New York Inquirer, which discussed Darfur. Entitled "Diplomatic dancing in Darfur," Bast talks about the 60-day cease fire that is supposedly taken place in Darfur and his view on it.

"The genocide in Darfur looks as dire as ever. Four hundred thousand have been killed and violence has driven more than 2.5 million from their homes."

I feel that these numbers are important to keep referring to. What I liked about the article was that Bast made a clear cut point that more needs to be done from all parties, the US, the UN, etc.

Also, I have learned since reading more on Darfur and this specific article, that the rebel groups are often involved with the government and in some cases the violence is a direct cause from the government.