Darfur Now Quotes

We all might ask ourselves why we tune in to these more trivial matters and tune out when it comes to Darfur. — Nicholas D. Kristof

Rebels in Darfur have learned the value of mobilizing western human rights groups to prolong wars, and this lesson is working gloriously for them. — Stephen Kinzer

As a Jew I cannot sit idle while genocidal atrocities continue to unfold in Darfur, Sudan. — Jan Schakowsky

All we hear about Africa in the West is Darfur, Zimbabwe, Congo, Somalia, as if that is all there is. — Mo Ibrahim

People are interested in crime fiction when they're quite distanced from crime. People in Darfur are not reading murder mysteries. — Denise Mina

The Coalition for International Justice estimated that 450,000 people in Darfur have died since the deadly genocide began some three years ago. — Kendrick Meek

Violence in Darfur is cataclysmic. — Emmanuel Jal

What is more important for the world right now than preserving ways of living in balance with the earth? — Daoud Hari

While Americans have heard of Darfur and think we should be doing more there, they aren't actually angry at the president about inaction. — Nicholas D. Kristof

If NATO goes in and solves the crisis in Darfur, when the next one comes along Africa's leaders will just sit back. — George Ayittey

Because of my schooling, my fate would always be a little different from my friends. — Daoud Hari

The conflict in Darfur could escalate to where we're seeing 100,000 victims per month. — Nicholas D. Kristof

Any critique of realism must begin with a sober assessment of the horrors of peace. — Christopher Hitchens

What is most needed in Darfur is an international peacekeeping and protection presence, and this is what the Sudanese government most wants to avoid. — Samantha Power

It really is quite remarkable that Darfur has become a household name. I am gratified that's the case. — Nicholas D. Kristof