Reply #2: It's natural to be suspicious of Blair's motives ...

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... but others, with no obvious interest other than humanitarian concern, have been trying for some time to get the world's attention. Annan deserves special credit.

Annan to Appeal for Aid to Address Sudan Crisis
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=712381

UN demands Sudan action on Darfur
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=717502

Darfur Conflict Could Worsen, Warns Vatican Official
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=712811

Annan urges more action on Sudan
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=702010

Sudan: Rape as a weapon of war in Darfur
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=694104

Senate hopeful Hoeffel arrested in Sudan protest (PA vs. Specter)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=698056

Congressman Bobby Rush to be arrested at Sudanese Embassy
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=687170

Congressman Rangel to be arrested at the Sudanese Embassy
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=682344

Annan Blasts Use of Gender-Based Violence As Weapon in Africa's War
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=670119

Sudan clears out refugees before U.N. visit to camp
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=661224

Powell and Annan See Hints of Disaster in Sudan
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=657586

Annan Says U.N. Action Against Sudan Possible
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=653978

U.S., U.N. Leaders Expected To Press for Aid During Visits
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=653506

African Union set to send troops to Sudan
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=667326

"We Want to Make a Light Baby"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=657738

UN states told: 'Don't hide behind secretary-general'
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=638401

Civilians still bearing the brunt of war, Annan says
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=608685

Sudan Government Responsible for Ethnic Cleansing, Group Says
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=537659