Darfur Now

   This week in class, we watched a very touching documentary, Darfur Now. This documentary not only made me aware of what has been happening in Darfur, but also made me want to lend a helping hand in putting an end to the horrible things that hundreds of thousands of innocent people have had to endure.

   The Janjaweed, or"Devils on horseback" as some people like to call them, have been torturing and killing the people of Darfur for many years now.When the Janjaweed goes on an attack, the village being invaded usually endure the following treatment: houses are burned, animals and crops are taken, any people are killed, womenget visibly raped in front of other villagers, people are beaten, and small children are taken. Since this is occuring more and more often, many tribes have banded together to create one large village. Villages that are closer together are safer than villages alone. But outside the mega- villages, it is very unsafe.

   In the 1970's, a very similarevent occured in Argentina. One lawyer who helped put an end to the genocide there was hired to help put an end to the events happening in Darfur. In the documentary he is shown telling his story and in court. Two generals were prosecuted thanks to this generous man.

   In my opinion, the trajedies here need to come to and end. This documentary has made me want to put forth efforts in this area to  help the Darfurians.I will tell the people I  know about Darfur.