Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Africa Action slams Natsios’ denial of genocide in Darfur

Monday, February 12, 2007 (Washington, DC) – Africa Action today harshly criticized U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Andrew Natsios for his recent claim that the crisis in Darfur no longer constitutes “genocide.” In a presentation at Georgetown University on February 7, Natsios said, “The term genocide is counter to the facts of what is really occurring in Darfur.” Africa Action emphasized today that Natsios’ statement represents a significant shift in U.S. policy on this crisis, and contradicts numerous reports from the region, which confirm that the government-sponsored genocide is continuing in Darfur. (more)

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UN envoy says work in Darfur difficult

Feb 13, 2007 (KHARTOUM) — The UN envoy for Darfur Jan Eliasson said his task to try to help reduce violence in the region and bring about a ceasefire is extremely difficult, Radio Sweden reported on Tuesday. (more)

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Gay Marriage Petition Circulated in NJ

NEW YORK, NY February 13, 2007 —Opponents of same-sex marriages in New Jersey are organizing a petition drive calling for a referendum on whether marriage should be legally defined as a union between a man and a woman. (more)

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GOP shouldn't spend its money on gay marriage ban, Crist says

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Charlie Crist said Tuesday that the Republican Party of Florida should keep its money out of the battle to ban gay marriage, contradicting what his hand-picked party chairman said a day earlier. (more)

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Couples Mark SF Gay Marriage Date

(San Francisco, California) Hundreds of the more than 4,000 gay and lesbian couples who were the first to receive marriage licenses in the country gathered at San Francisco City Hall to make the third anniversary. (more)

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Wolf, Barrios lauded for stances on gay marriage

Members of the clergy and congregants advocated today for equal marriage rights and encouraged people to talk to legislators about the importance of defeating a citizen initiative banning gay marriage. (more)

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