Little-known facts about Darfur

May 10th, 2006 at 19:30 Björn Hallberg

Joshua Frank argues that the U.S. ought to end the wars it has started instead of escalating conflicts that it clearly does not grasp and make more enemies. Basically not to “jump on the Save Darfur bandwagon.”

Some little-known facts about the Darfur situation: Both sides in the conflict are black, and both sides are Muslim. So, despite what the major news media may say, this isn’t an Arab-on-black or Muslim-on-Christian nightmare. And perhaps worst of all, there isn’t a good side to be on. Both have committed horrible atrocities, and both want to slaughter the other. Not to mention that entering the region militarily would only feed right into bin Laden’s rhetoric – much like we did when we shocked and awed Baghdad. So I think it’s safe to say that hatred of the U.S. would only increase among closet jihadists in the Middle East and elsewhere if we invaded Darfur. That doesn’t make us safer.

Compelling argument, especially when one considers the oil and other issues involved.

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