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As
with all these conflicts, they may seem a million miles away yet
they are inextricably connected with your life. This is because your
government, which represents you, is either directly or indirectly
involved in all conflicts. How?
Through political and economic support of regimes, multinational
companies in the region or by simply turning the other cheek because
the crisis does not offer your government with any particular
political or economic reward. Remember your government's actions are
always accountable by the people, that's You! Meaning You can change
policy and help change the current state of the world. Get clued up,
explore and above all else, Use that power |
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ProCon.org
Nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation whose
purpose is to inform the public about controversial issues using
facts, news, and hundreds of diverse opinions in a pro-con format.
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Somalia
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Somalia Crisis
BBC In-depth reports, documentaries and features on the current
crisis in Somalia
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Sri Lanka
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BBC News Timeline
Brief timeline of events in Sri Lanka from 5th century BC to present day.
Invaluable information to understand the conflict today.
International Centre for Ethnic Studies
Timeline of Sri Lankan conflict
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East Timor
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Background to
crisis in East Timor
After three
centuries of rule by
Portugal, East Timor
was invaded by
Indonesia in 1975.
This was the day
after U.S. President
Ford's visit to
Indonesia, with what
people have
suspected as being a
"green light" to
invade. At that
time, Indonesia had
military, economic
and political
support from
countries such as
UK, USA and
Australia, for
various reasons
including the oil
and gas reserves, a
strategic location,
various trade and
cheap labour related
interests....
Questions and
Answers on East
Timor
Human Rights Watch
questions and
answers regarding
the situation in
East Timor.
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Sudan
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Sudan: A Nation Divided
BBC In-depth coverage of the ongoing crisis in Sudan, where more
than two million people are living in camps after fleeing three
years of fighting in the region
Q & A: Sudan's Darfur Conflict
BBC Timeline of the conflict in Sudan. Background information to the
crisis.
Darfur Background
Excellent background to the conflict in Darfur by Net Aid, including
geopolitical Reponses.
Multimedia Archive on Darfur
Pictures, Audio and Video on the crisis on Darfur by Genocide
Intervention Network. All offered to raise awareness to end the
horrific violence in the region.
How did your Congressperson vote on
Darfur?
Has your member of Congress voted towards creating peace in Darfur
by approving a UN peacekeeping force in the region? Find out |
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Congo
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The Democratic
Republic of Congo
Excellent background
information on the
conflict and issues
occurring in Congo,
including Western
economic and
political support
for regimes in the
country that have
also led to
the current crisis.
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Rwanda
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Background to Rwanda
Excellent background
information on the
conflict in Rwanda,
covering the
political lead-up to
the horrific
genocide as well as
Western
non-interference in
the crisis that
could have saved
hundreds of
thousands of people.
BBC News Background
- Rwanda: How the
Genocide Happened
Brief article
offering information
into how the
situation occurred
in Rwanda
Never Again
Never
Again, an
international youth
network, was founded
at the Institute for
International
Mediation and
conflict
Resolution’s 2001
Symposium at The
Hague. Examine past conflict in order to generate ideas for the prevention of future conflicts.
Facilitate connectivity, critical thinking and a creative approach to diversity among global youth.
Encourage global youth connectivity, cooperation and action to create projects for peace.
Develop Never Again as a global youth network.
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Sierra Leone
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Background to Sierra
Leone
According to Human
Rights Watch, over
50,000 people have
been killed to date,
with over one
million people
having been
displaced.
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Chechnya
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Background to crisis
in Chechnya
Excellent background
information on the
situation in
Chechnya, explaining
the political
fallout with Russia
as well as of course
Western involvement
that has fuelled the
crisis.
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Iraq Conflict
BBC In-depth reports, documentaries and
features into the Iraq conflict, as of the US/UK invasion in 2003
Iraq Crisis
Excellent background
information from Global Issues |
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 The
Iraq Action Coalition
Iraq Body Count
Civilian Body count since the Iraq
invasion in 2003.
Cost of War
Running cost of the Iraq invasion for the
American people. (As of Jan 2007 = $361 billion). See the cost
in your community
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 Excellent
Coverage of the Israel/Palestine conflict with pros and cons for
each side, giving a history and working to give an educational,
non-partisan perspective of what is occurring. Did You Know facts
and a great deal of statistics and information.
Timeline from 1280 to present day of the Israel/Palestine conflict,
including Middle-Eastern affairs as well. Superb, by the BBC.
(For Peacemakers in General -
Click Here)
Israel / Palestine Crisis
Excellent background information from Global Issues. Discover political and economic lead up to
current crisis in Palestine and Israel as well as the
relationship and political involvement of Western
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Peacemakers
 Gush Shalom (Translated from Hebrew, the name means "The Peace Bloc").
Gush Shalom is an extra-parliamentary organization, independent of any party or other political grouping. Some of its activists do belong to political parties, but the Gush is not aligned to any particular party.
Aims:
The primary aim of Gush Shalom is to influence Israeli public opinion and lead it towards peace and conciliation with the Palestinian people
The Coalition of Women for Peace has become one of the leading voices in Israel advocating for a just and viable peace between Israel and Palestine ever since its founding in November 2000, just six weeks after the current Intifada began.
The Coalition brings together independent women and nine women's peace organizations, some newly formed and others promoting coexistence since the founding of the state of Israel. We are a mix of Jewish and Palestinian women (all citizens of Israel), and we take action to amplify the voices of women calling for peace and justice for all inhabitants of the region.
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