Darfur tragedy must stop

OPINION
Christopher Phillips

During World War II, the German army murdered six million European Jews. The "civilized world" did not intervene in this horrible "genocide." From either the lack of intelligence, or -- hopefully not -- ambivalence, the "civilized world" allowed the deaths of millions of innocent, defenseless people.

During World War II, no countries possessed the ability to spy on other countries by satellite. Nor did countries, world peace organizations or individuals have access to the Internet, cell phones, cameras and videos.

Presently, a "civilized world" continues to allow the Sudanese government to allow Muslim militia to perform the worst genocide in the 21st century.

This genocide has been occurring for four years, and the "world" knows exactly what is happening in Darfur. From my research and from information from relief agencies, I know at least 200,000 to 400,000 people have died in Darfur.

My question to the U.N. Security Council and the world is, "Why do we allow this massive holocaust to continue?" Read more >>>