Genocide Monitor

Genocide Monitor: Sep. 25, 2008

Genocide Intervention Network — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:12:31 -0400

DARFUR: The Sudanese government bombs civilians near Tawila, North Darfur, even as it attempts to gain support for a deferral of the ICC's prosecution of President Omar al-Bashir.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: The DRC government and the CNDP militia continue to fight in North Kivu as the UN works to enforce a new peace deal.

SRI LANKA: Most NGOs pull out of the north of the country as low-intensity fighting occurs in areas not normally affected by violence.

SOMALIA: Civilians continue to be affected by violence, as Mogadishu's Bakara market comes under fire again.

Genocide Monitor: Sep. 11, 2008

Genocide Intervention Network — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:14:46 -0400

DARFUR: The Sudanese government offensive in North Darfur continues, with the Zamzam IDP camp under attack. This comes as security conditions for IDPs and humanitarians in Darfur remain poor

SOMALIA: Violence continues in Somalia, as the UN rules out the deployment of peacekeepers until conditions improve.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: The peace process grows increasingly fragile as new fighting between the government and CNDP rebels is reported.

SRI LANKA: The government continues its offensive against the LTTE while it bars relief organizations from operating in rebel-held territory.

Genocide Monitor: Aug. 6, 2008

Genocide Intervention Network — Tue, 5 Aug 2008 11:27:49 -0400

DARFUR: Security remains poor as a reauthorized UNAMID still lacks the proper equipment and personnel to carry out its mandate. While President Bashir attempts to secure domestic support against the ICC, international leaders are expressing concern over the world court's effect on the peace process.

SOMALIA: Civilians continue to be targeted by insurgent groups and Ethiopian soldiers, as political infighting threatens to doom the peace process.

EASTERN BURMA: Expanded US sanctions on Burma attempt to further deprive the junta of its export earnings. Villagers in the east fled their homes in anticipation of a new offensive by government-backed militias.

IRAQ: Despite recent car bombings, civilian casualties in Iraq continue to fall.

Genocide Monitor: Jul. 23, 2008

kennedy@genocideintervention.net — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:01:36 -0400

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DARFUR: The ICC prosecutor asks for an indictment of President Omar Bashir, while security in Darfur deteriorates even further.

SOMALIA: Aid workers are increasingly targeted in the country, which may cause an even wider food crisis.

ZIMBABWE: Violence against opposition supporters continues, dampening the recent announcement of negotiations between Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Continued targeting of civilians results in 200 deaths and hundreds of rapes.

Genocide Monitor: Jul. 9, 2008

Genocide Intervention Network — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:02:34 -0400

DARFUR: Darfur remains insecure, while the government of Sudan continues its non-cooperation with the ICC. The appointment of a new joint AU-UN mediator for Darfur may help move the peace process along.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Jean-Pierre Bemba, former Vice President of the DRC was extradited to The Hague to stand trial for crimes against humanity, as Thomas Lubanga's war crimes trial is temporarily suspended.

SOMALIA: Recently named the world's most unstable state, Somalia is an increasingly dangerous location to carry out humanitarian operations.

ZIMBABWE: Robert Mugabe won a single candidate run-off after the opposition MDC boycotted the electoral process. International condemnation is increasing as calls for a power-sharing arrangement incorporating the opposition MDC grow louder.