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The Answer to Darfur

The Answer to Darfur

ENOUGH! campaign report outlines the six sides of a Rubik's Cube of policy that can resolve the crisis in Darfur.

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June 23, 2008

Getting to a Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's race towards oblivion has triggered literally thousands of condemnatory statements but little in the way of imagination. In proposing in Sunday's Outlook section that Europe induce a military coup by temporarily withdrawing its recognition of Robert Mugabe's government, Paul Collier certainly gets high marks for creativity. By Gayle Smith
June 4, 2008

Past Due

ENOUGH report urges using a “3Ps” strategy to neutralize the FDLR and build momentum for an inclusive peace process in eastern Congo. By Rebecca Feeley, Colin Thomas-Jensen
May 30, 2008

Abyei Aflame

An ENOUGH! field update on Abyei, Sudan, where Sudanese Armed Forces recently burned houses and the market to the ground. By Roger Winter
May 14, 2008

Creating a Peace to Keep in Darfur

ENOUGH and the Save Darfur Coalition urge the U.S. government and the international community to take immediate steps to launch and sustain an all-encompassing peace process that addresses the local and national issues that are fueling this conflict. By John Prendergast, Jerry Fowler
May 13, 2008

Mugabe's Revenge: Halting the Violence in Zimbabwe

Report from ENOUGH details how to halt the rising violence surrounding Zimbabwe's contested elections. By Jamal Jafari
May 8, 2008

A New Peace Strategy for Northern Uganda and the LRA

Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony’s failure to sign a peace deal drove a nail into the coffin of the Juba peace process; this report outlines a new strategy. By Julia Spiegel, John Prendergast
April 24, 2008

Fifteen Years After Black Hawk Down: Somalia's Chance?

Just as the Somali insurgency is intensifying, a possible window of opportunity has swung open in the form of a power-sharing agreement to end the war. By John Prendergast
April 22, 2008

Nasty Neighbors: Resolving the Chad-Sudan Proxy War

With the root causes of conflict in Chad and the Sudan still untended, this regional crisis is poised to deepen, writes Colin Thomas-Jensen. By Colin Thomas-Jensen
April 17, 2008

Sounding the Alarm on Abyei: An ENOUGH Report

A new ENOUGH report states that immediately addressing the deteriorating situation in Abyei should be a priority for U.S. peacekeeping. By Roger Winter
March 6, 2008

Human Rights in the Congo: Testimony of ENOUGH's Colin Thomas-Jensen

ENOUGH Policy Advisor Colin Thomas-Jensen testifies before the Congressional Human Rights Caucus Briefing on the Congo. By Colin Thomas-Jensen
February 28, 2008

Kenya: Containing a Rebounding Crisis

A strategy report from the ENOUGH project on how to ensure peace, protection, and accountability in Kenya and the region. By Gayle Smith
February 25, 2008

ENOUGH Policy Standard: Northern Uganda

An simple strategy built on promoting peace, providing civilian protection, and ensuring punishment of the perpetrators can lead to success.
February 21, 2008

Sudan Peace and Democracy Watch

ENOUGH provides an update on peacekeeping efforts in Sudan and what the U.S. and other nations can do to achieve a lasting agreement. By Omer Ismail
February 19, 2008

Is Anyone Serious About Ending the Political Crisis in Chad?

Colin Thomas-Jensen asks: "Is anyone serious about ending the political crisis in Chad?" The answer right now is “no,” but they should be. By Colin Thomas-Jensen
January 29, 2008

Abeyi: Sudan's "Kashmir"

This oil-rich region of Sudan is one of the most potent of tripwires in all of Sudan, write Roger Winter and John Prendergast. By Roger Winter, John Prendergast
December 12, 2007

A Diplomatic Surge for Northern Uganda

John Prendergast and Adam O'Brien argue that the time is ripe to pursue the conclusion of a swift deal with LRA leader Joseph Kony himself. By John Prendergast, Adam O’Brien
December 3, 2007

Don't Quit Now

Progress has been made, and with further effort, we have a real chance at ending the cycles of violence in Sudan, reports the ENOUGH project. By John Prendergast, Julia Spiegel, Lisa Rogoff
November 19, 2007

A Strategy for Success in Sirte

New ENOUGH report says that the Darfur peace talks in Sirte, Libya can succeed with the right efforts from the international community. By Colin Thomas-Jensen, John Prendergast
November 14, 2007

An All-Sudan Solution: Linking Darfur and the South

Roger Winter and John Prendergast detail the need to support both the resolution of Darfur’s crisis and the timely implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. By Roger Winter, John Prendergast
November 7, 2007

A Race Against Time in Eastern Chad

Chad is engulfed in a crisis that draws on internal contradictions, but is fueled and inflamed by the conflict in Darfur. By Omer Ismail, John Prendergast
October 29, 2007

What to Do About Joseph Kony

Unless the peace talks in Juba directly address LRA rebel leader Joseph Kony’s security concerns, peace will remain elusive in northern Uganda. By John Prendergast
October 24, 2007

Exploring the U.S. Role in Consolidating Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region

The Democratic Republic of Congo demands U.S. attention to prevent a recurrence of a long-running crisis and maintain regional stability. By Gayle Smith
October 23, 2007

Genocide and the Rule of Law

Senior Fellow Gayle Smith tells the House Judiciary Committee that the Genocide Accountability Act is of critical importance to both principle and policy. By Gayle Smith
October 4, 2007

How to Get the UN/AU Hybrid Force Deployed to Darfur

Experts outline a plan for deploying a UN/AU hybrid force to Darfur to prevent UNAMID from failing before it even really exists. By John Prendergast, Colin Thomas-Jensen, Julia Spiegel
October 2, 2007

Needed: More Pressure, More Diplomacy

Prendergast argues before the Senate Banking Committee that increased pressure and diplomacy is the only way to end the genocide in Darfur. By John Prendergast
September 12, 2007

Averting the Nightmare Scenario in Eastern Congo

With tensions between Tutsi dissidents and Hutu rebels intensifying in recent weeks, ENOUGH provides solutions for averting the potential crisis. By John Prendergast, Colin Thomas-Jensen
September 6, 2007

Echoes of Genocide in Darfur and Eastern Chad

John Prendergast and Colin Thomas-Jensen of the ENOUGH project discuss the reality in Darfur and Eastern Chad and how we can move forward with solutions. By John Prendergast, Colin Thomas-Jensen
August 16, 2007

Farm Bill Robs Poor to Pay Rich

A major aid organization turns down millions in U.S. food aid because Farm Bill subsidies hurt the people the food would help.
August 9, 2007

The Fidelity Fallacy: The Link between HIV Infection and Marriage

Serra Sippel examines why marital sex is a leading cause of HIV infection in women worldwide and what can be done about it. By Serra Sippel
August 9, 2007

Let's Make a Deal

John Prendergast explains why leverage is needed in Northern Uganda peace talks, and how to achieve it. By John Prendergast
August 6, 2007

How to Protect Civilians in Eastern Chad

A new report from Enough! details a strategy for protecting civilians in Eastern Chad from the violence spreading across the border from Darfur. By Mia Farrow, Omer Ismail, John Prendergast
August 1, 2007

Elements of Successful Peacekeeping

To succeed in its mission, the U.N./A.U. peacekeeping force must employ a threat of sanctions to Khartoum for non-compliance.
July 26, 2007

Khartoum Bombs and the World Debates

The ENOUGH project outlines an effective solution for influencing Khartoum to end its pursuit of a military solution in Darfur. By John Prendergast, Julia Spiegel
July 17, 2007

How High Oil Prices Are Affecting Africa

By Rebecca Schultz
July 17, 2007

Africa’s Energy Crisis Worsens: Viable Clean Energy Alternatives Are Imperative

With global crude oil prices on the march, the continent needs viable clean energy alternatives today, says Rebecca Schultz. By Rebecca Schultz
June 27, 2007

Peacekeeping in Darfur

"Peacekeeping for Protection and Peace in Darfur" outlines elements necessary for the success of the U.N./A.U. hybrid mission in Darfur. By Gayle Smith
June 18, 2007

An Axis of Peace for Darfur: The United States, France, and China

The ENOUGH campaign, a joint initiative of CAP and the International Crisis Group, releases its third comprehensive strategy briefing for Darfur. By John Prendergast, Colin Thomas-Jensen
June 12, 2007

A Path to a Stable North Africa: Preventing Another Terror Haven

To prevent the region from becoming a breeding ground for terrorism, the U.S. should urge a resolution of the Western Sahara dispute.
June 7, 2007

Ending Uganda's Long War

John Prendergast's new report for the ENOUGH Project outlines a strategy to end the decades-long war in northern Uganda.
June 7, 2007

The Way Forward in Uganda

Activists including Betty Bigombe, Ryan Gosling, and John Prendergast met in Washington this week to discuss the war in northern Uganda.
May 29, 2007

Shooting Blanks at Sudan

Bush’s newly-announced punitive measures could have marked a real turning point in U.S. policy, but once again it does not.
May 17, 2007

Morocco’s Proposal for Western Sahara

North Africa experts joined CAP for an event to discuss the dispute over the fate of Western Sahara.
May 10, 2007

A Plan B with Teeth for Darfur

John Prendergast and Colin Thomas-Jensen outline a new, stronger strategy for the U.S. to stabilize Darfur. By John Prendergast, Colin Thomas-Jensen
April 19, 2007

Acting to End Genocide in Darfur

John Prendergast talks about yesterday’s devastating announcement from President Bush and how to move forward to end genocide. By John Prendergast
April 10, 2007

To Save Darfur, We’ll Need a Plan“B” With Muscle

A strategy to end the Sudanese genocide must include punitive measures that incorporate but go beyond the U.S. government’s “Plan B."
March 6, 2007

Enough is Enough

ENOUGH event discusses policy solutions for achieving long term peace in Uganda at an event co-sponsored by Sens. Feingold and Brownback.
February 5, 2007

The Answer to Darfur

ENOUGH makes a cogent yet forceful call for intensified U.S. and international engagement in Darfur to resolve the ongoing crisis.
December 21, 2006

Darfur Needs U.S. Leadership Now

Rhetorical commitment to protecting innocent lives is no longer enough; we must take concrete steps to stop the genocide.
November 13, 2006

Africa's Kyoto Stakes: Continent Needs Carbon Emissions Trading

Kyoto Protocol’s market-based environmental push can help Africa fight poverty and global warming. By Rebecca Schultz
September 25, 2006

A Call for United States Action in Darfur

It is time for Congress and the White House to make the U.S. a leader in resolving the conflict in Darfur.

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