Darfur: the Situation So Far

The Sudanese government, Darfur tribal leaders and now the Darfur governor oppose UN troops and yet the UN still continues to press for troops deployment as soon as possible… soon being early 2007. Stupid “paper tiger” UN is always mostly about the talk. If the Sudanese government and Darfur tribal leaders can be convinced to change their minds, then that will be a good achievement from the UN’s side but I don’t see that happening any time soon. The UN is banging its head on a wall. The Sudanese government simply won’t allow troops deployment under chapter 7 which will allow the UN troops to engage in combat. If the Sudanese government does allow the UN troops in, then another important question must be addressed. How capable will the Sudanese government and UN troops be in securing the Sudanese borders from al-Qaeda? There’s a great amount of mistrust. The Sudanese government will not make any move that will risk its dominance. They’re afraid the UN troops will be used to arrest high government officials and as such will do anything to protect themselves. A big question still remains unanswered in the Sudanese street. Who was and still is funding the rebels? How can they afford the luxury lifestyle they are living and the private jets that fly them in and out of their European bases? I’m surprised just like Sudan Watch is that nobody is investigating that fact. The popular belief in Sudan is that the funding was partly coming from Zionist organizations that want to destabilize the Sudanese government. Whether that is true or not, I frankly think it shouldn’t matter much to the peace process now as all the rebels have signed and indicated their commitment to the peace agreement. People who believe such things must realize that even “Zionist” America and the EU pressured the rebels to accept the agreement and stop whining. The situation is certainly complex but does that mean we should all freeze and just watch this great tragedy? Certainly not! I just don’t think UN troops deployment is a wise idea given the current situation and opposition. I think the emphasis should be on reinforcing the current AU troops; disarming the Janjaweed and making sure all sides stick to the signed agreement. After peace is hopefully secured, clean water should also be made available as it is one of the primary reasons for conflict amongst the Darfur tribes.

Meanwhile I’m really getting pissed off and mad at the amount of garbage so called self-proclaimed professionals are churning out about the Darfur conflict. I have no idea where on earth they get their so called facts. They’re on a mission to marginalize the former terrorism harboring Sudanese government as much as possible. They’re using this conflict and blowing it out of proportions to pin every single tiny problem on the Sudanese government. Hey, guess what? Fine by me because believe me I’m certainly no fan of my “most favorite” corrupted dictatorship that is the greatest disease Sudan has ever known aka the bloody Sudanese government. However why not marginalize it the proper way? Why spread and market such garbage? This isn’t helpful. In order to solve a problem, one must understand it well first. Such distorted information only adds to the problem. I’ve noticed that in the American media, anyone who tries to put some blame on the rebels for the so called “genocide” in Darfur is labeled a Leftist. It seems every time an American wants to go against the current of the mainstream he’s immediately labeled a Leftist. It’s as if the word “Leftist” is now a bad word or an insult or something! I guess it has always been this way. So probably the fight in the American media on whose facts are right about Darfur is essentially one of the Left VS the Right! I can tell you something and I think this might piss off some of you. Most of the Left’s articles on Darfur are much more accurate than the Right’s. This is what I’ve noticed so far and I beg you all to take heavy notice of it. Again though, please let me say this. I hate the Sudanese government and I don’t have the slightest intention of defending them. They freaking executed some of my family members and confiscated millions of dollars worth of assets from us. Moreover relatives of mine even got killed in the north and south war which they themselves started. However I think it is VERY important to put out the facts as they really are. I can’t be biased based on my personal issues and emotional perspective. Neither should you too. It’s important to take into consideration all the details and factors especially when the stability of the whole gigantic Sudan is in question. Stupid self-proclaimed Darfur professionals are pissing me off. Furthermore the American right wing’s articles are pissing me off even though I consider myself to be a right winger.

3 Responses to “Darfur: the Situation So Far”

1. The Raccoon on June 16th, 2006 12:50 pm

   You’re always going around the issue that seems to be bothering you so: information is a weapon. And “your” information is being used in internal power struggles in the US and elsewhere. S’all there is to it, mate. Precious few really care for the truth, and fewer yet actually seek it. Truths, therefore, are few and far between. But everything is awash with the semantic diarrhea of lies and half-truths and simplifications.

   Amusingly enough, this is far from being a new trend. There was a war between the Hittites and the Egyptians, a few millenia ago. According to the Egyptian inscriptions, it ended with a smashing triumph of Egyptians over the Hittites.

   But guess what - the Hittite inscriptions clearly state that the war ended with a smashing triumph of Hittites over the Egyptians.
   I think the most important part of your post is your willingness to ignore your personal issues in pursuit of truth, uhindered by emotional issues.

   Wish I could say the same about myself. The Russians did to my family pretty much what the Khartoum government did to yours. I am having tremendous difficulties being unemotional about it, and I know it clouds my judgement of Russians.

   Honor to you, bro!

2. Drima on June 16th, 2006 1:30 pm

   Raccoon, thank you so much for your kind comments bro and I feel you man. I guess we do share many similar things. I also understand why so many Israelis will do anything to fight for their country. It’s a good feeling finally having a place to call home and be respected in.

3. Tsedek on June 16th, 2006 5:54 pm

   You’re right Raccoon & Drima. That’s my feelings all the time about the isr/pal conflict as well. Nobody really cares about the people but use them to further their own, far-away, ideologies….

   Luckily enough I’ve never had the bad experiences with families being victim of the regime they lived under, so I guess I don’t have that obstacle to tackle.

   Nice posting, Drima! I’m a right winger as well, but will never trust those not involved for giving the right information. As for Sudan, I listen to you
   Tse.

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