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DESCRIPTION:Rebels, Refugees, & Resistance in Darfur: Presentations and Discussion 
 about the Ongoing Genocide\n\nAlthough the conflict has been raging for 
 many years, September 7 marks the two-year anniversary of the declaration 
 of genocide in Darfur by the U.S. Congress.  Fault Lines and Indybay are 
 marking this event by hosting an evening dedicated to telling the story 
 behind the headlines and spreading awareness of how Bay Area activists are 
 fighting to end the devastation in Sudan.  You’ll hear the perspective of 
 a Sudanese national, hear a reportback and see photos of the current 
 situation on the ground in Darfur and refugee camps in Chad, and hopefully 
 feel compelled to join the global cry to “Stop the genocide 
 now!”\n\nWhen: 8pm (sharp), THURSDAY September 7th \nWhere: Station 40, 
 3030 B 16th St (at Mission St, across from BART)\n\nTo date, in this first 
 genocide of the 21st century, 400,000 people have died, approximately 80% 
 of the villages of Darfur have been decimated, and at least 3 million 
 people have been displaced.  Due to numerous complex factors, the situation 
 has deteriorated since the signing of the Darfur Peace Agreement in May 
 2006.  A steady escalation of violence has led to increased obstacles for 
 humanitarian relief in Sudan. As conditions worsen and the number of deaths 
 rise—estimated conservatively at 500 per day—the world community’s 
 failure to take effective action continues.  \n\nJoin us for presentations 
 and discussions featuring:\n\nSilvestro Akara Bakhiet, Chair, San Francisco 
 Bay Area Darfur\nCoalition will speak about the importance of UN 
 multinational\npeacekeeping troops with NATO backup in Darfur. 
 (www.darfursf.org)\n\nMartina Knee, Coordinator, Dear Sudan, Love San 
 Francisco, will speak about \ngrassroots activism and advocacy for Darfur. 
 (www.darfursf.org)\n\nShane Bauer is an independent journalist, 
 photographer, and radical activist who recently returned from the refugee 
 camps in Chad and rebel territory in Darfur. He will show photos and talk 
 about the genocide and resistance in Darfur and explain how the crisis is 
 spreading into East Chad, focusing on the much-neglected rebellion in 
 Darfur and the thoughts and feelings of refugees in Chad. He published 
 articles about the conflict with al Jazeera and Fault Lines.  Read his 
 Fault Lines feature 
 here:\nhttp://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/08/24/18300382.php\n\nJason 
 Miller, Sudan Divestment Task Force, will discuss ways people can get 
 involved in this "divestment" movement. While economic investment in a 
 country is generally critical for eradication of poverty, a small subset of 
 companies doing business in\nSudan are indirectly helping the government 
 perpetuate genocide. Because\nAmerican universities, cities, states, 
 institutions, and individuals own\nstock in these companies, we have the 
 power to change company behavior\nwhich, in turn, is likely to change 
 Khartoum's behavior. (www.sudandivestment.org)\n\nFollowing the event, 
 everyone is encouraged to “Shine a light for Darfur” at a candlelight 
 vigil that will take place at the 16th and Mission BART station.  This 
 event is part of 10 Darfur Days of Action worldwide. \n\nPrice: $3-10 
 suggested donation, no one turned away\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/08/30/18304651.php
SUMMARY:Rebels, Refugees, & Resistance in Darfur
LOCATION:Station 40, 3030 B 16th St. (@ Mission), Across from BART
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/08/30/18304651.php
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