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The Crisis in Darfur


In the Darfur region of Sudan, more than 200,000 people have become victims of genocide. But has the world turned a deaf ear?
Darfur: Genocide and Global Intervention Transcript
More than two million Sudanese have lost their homes in the last few years. Scarred by loss, terror, and dire conditions, they struggle to survive with very little help from the outside world. Darfur Slide Show

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Segment One

Typically, when a world leader identifies something as genocide, what intervention is required? Why?
What has President George W. Bush done for Darfur since identifying it as genocide?
What does Kristof say is needed in Darfur? Why is that need yet unmet?

Segment Two

How is the issue of state sovereignty related to the crisis in Darfur?
What does the word "genocide" mean, and who made it up?
What key piece was missing from the Genocide Convention's statement?
What are some examples of occurrences of genocide since the 1948 Convention?

Segment Three

Describe the situation in Rwanda. What happened, and how did the world respond?
Describe the UN's involvement in Rwanda. Was it the success story they hoped for?
What did Rwandans call the UN? What does that name imply?

Segment Four

What challenges do Sudanese refugees face?
What force is behind the killing of so many Sudanese? Why?
What makes it hard for U.N. forces to help the Sudanese?
What factors keep America from becoming more involved in relieving Sudanese refugees?