News and Politics | November 10, 2005 | 22 comments

A Slideshow of Genocide

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War photographer Mark Brecke explains the current situation of genocide in Darfur, Sudan, with his photographs.
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  • 4geckos
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    • Here's the link to the film's distributor, DER, a wonderful non-profit that specializes in getting films like these out there.

    • 2 years ago
  • mrkyon
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    • We are our brother's keepers! And all of us who are Human must stand up in outrage when another suffers such horrors! I especially implore all people of African Descent in the US to rise up and speak out! Make this an issue and let the US gov know we will not stand by and allow African blood to be spilt so cheaply! Don't let Darfur be another Rwanda, never again rings pretty hollow when the Genocide succeeds while we watch it on tv, hear it on the radio, and read about it in the news!

    • 4 years ago
  • 4geckos
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      4geckos  

    • The Bush administration is getting sporadic intelligence reports from the Khartoum government in Sudan. As of now, the administration feels this is more important than helping to bring a genocide to an end. As such, they will make no effort of any consequence to stop the killing.

      Coupled with China buying the bulk of Sudan's oil and Russia selling the Khartoum government guns, the top three members of the UN Security council have tremendous conflicts of interest surrounding Darfur.

      Bleak yes. But what has been effective in bringing about some pressure is both divestment (much like it did in South Africa) and sanctions.

      As John Prendergast said, If you create a cost for the Khartoum government the genocide will end tomorrow. Without such a cost, it is illogical for them to change their course of action.

    • 4 years ago
  • optimistic_sunshine
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      optimistic_sunshine  

    • This is a great pod, and its a great way to explain whats going on and make people aware. I am ashamed that this is happening to so many people, and nothing has been done by our government to help yet. More and more people are aware of this everyday, why is nothing changing?

    • 4 years ago
  • 4geckos
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      4geckos  

    • Mark's feature documentary on Darfur, They Turned Our Desert Into Fire, is in the finishing stages. It can be found at http://www.desertintofire.com

      If you're a school group or professor and interested in the film, please contact us. Our mission is to spread the word as far and wide as possible. The email address is on the website.

    • 4 years ago
  • thynec
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      thynec  

    • I'm an IR prof. I've shown this video to 3 classrooms full of students...few leave with dry eyes. Thanks to Brecke for teaching my students more about genocide in 6 minutes than I could in years of lecture.

    • 4 years ago
  • ksimpson
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  • bugmenot
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      bugmenot  

    • Genocide in Sudan is the most important underreported event in the world today. And while many reporters have claimed that this is due to the high levels of danger, and the governments refusal to cooperate with journalists, this video is an amazing example of what can be done with a compelling subject, a single interview, and some fabulous editing.

    • 4 years ago
  • ponyboy
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      ponyboy  

    • just watched this today in media class-
      we all loved how Mark is making a difference with his profession, instead of making himself a martyr over all the danger he's been in. the genocide is the issue, not the risks involved in covering it.

      it's amazing what you can do with some still photographs and a one-camera interview. this video has really made an impact on us.

    • 4 years ago
  • tracytaylor75
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    • This is heartbreaking. Why arent these people being helped? How can they be ingnored? From seing this I will do my best to voice whats happening to those poor, poor people. My heart bleeds for them.

    • 5 years ago
  • alanski
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      alanski  

    • WHY IS THIS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TV?

      If current.tv can prove that sex, hollywood, and sports are not the only mass media commoddities, then why can't this make the tube?

      I am just pluggin into the curent.tv vibe and think its great. But if really important filke this can't make the tv then I start to have reservations about the ethics here.

      If its as simple as quality, aspect ratio then fine. Oh Lord(s), and Lordettes of current.tv, please enlighten us before you get video spammed by Hollywoods slimiest.

    • 5 years ago
  • claybduval
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      claybduval  

    • I'm very proud of Mark for doing this and attempting to make our country listen. Even if it begins through Current and spreads to the UN I feel that he should receive more attention for the fact that he is literally laying his life on the line in order to create such an impactful story. As his childhood friend I can safely say how proud I am of him, and hope to see more of his work in wider mediums in t he future.
      Clay

    • 5 years ago
  • claybduval
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      claybduval  

    • I'm very proud of Mark for doing this and attempting to make our country listen. Even if it begins through Current and spreads to the UN I feel that he should receive more attention for the fact that he is literally laying his life on the line in order to create such an impactful story. As his childhood friend I can safely say how proud I am of him, and hope to see more of his work in wider mediums in t he future.
      Clay

    • 5 years ago
  • ppod
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      ppod  

    • I am a teacher and have made my students aware and also the pastor of my church. I just finished e-mailing every major news network to ask why is this not nightly news? We have to make some noise. Visit www.savedarfur.org
      Nobody knew Auschwitz until the Holocaust was over. By the time the US entered WWII more than half of all the people murdered in the Holocaust were already dead. Let's stand up and mean it when we say NEVER AGAIN and NOT ON MY WATCH.
      Peace.

    • 5 years ago
  • butterflyphia28
  • peaceandlight
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      peaceandlight  

    • It's been said and done but we forget. People like Mark who make their lives about bringing awareness to atrocities such as this one have been doing that for some time now. What I would like to know is what we can do as like-minded individuals to bring an end to this. Aside from discussion and awareness what can we do?
      My heart pains for these people and others in the world who suffer becuase the world and America turns their back. I cannot eat well, live well and be a part of a booming economy when my ancestors are dying left and right in every corner of the world.

      So what can we really do?

    • 5 years ago
  • Jaron
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  • krishna
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      krishna  

    • It's a shame on all of us,the human beings ,that a genocide of this scale is taking place. The UN seems to be impotent. The so called guardians of the democracy and human rights not willing to do anything significant to stop this heinous crime is not surprising because Sudan doesn't have oil, and the life of Sudanese people matters nothing to them.

    • 6 years ago
  • shirleymsacks
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      shirleymsacks  

    • What is wrong with the UN? The African Union or whoever. This is disgusting to allow this to happen. Never again, they said, but it's happening. Thanks to Mark Brecke for trying his best to make people aware.

    • 6 years ago
  • dgreene
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