The Continuing Descent of Darfur

The Seattle Times: Nation & World has this briefing.

The news goes from bad to worse. Still, no one acts. Least of all, the West! Behold the continuing madness:

The U.N. envoy for prevention of genocide warned yesterday that violence is increasing in the wartorn region of Darfur and criticized the Sudanese national courts for doing little to try suspects accused of atrocities.

"The situation in Darfur now is disturbing, violence is spreading, and the displaced don't trust the Sudanese police or the Sudanese judiciary system," Juan Mendez said after his second assessment visit. His first visit was a year ago.

Mendez lashed out at the Sudanese national courts for not doing enough to punish those suspected of involvement in the violence in Darfur. He urged Sudan to cooperate with the international court.

"I tremble for my country when I realize God is just."--Thomas Jefferson. How many more times must we say "Never Again!" before we finally mean it?