Category Archives: International

Images & Genocide Prevention | What did we know — and when did we know it?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

A thought-provoking piece by Michael Dobbs on ForeignPolicy.com about the power of photos, video and satellite imagery in genocide prevention: What did we know — and when did we know it? Posted By Michael Dobbs Tuesday, January 24, 2012 The … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day to South Sudan!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Southern Sudanese flag, originally uploaded by martha_jean. South Sudan is now the world’s newest country.

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Mapping the Referendum

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Originally posted at Blog for Darfur. Innovative initiatives Sudan Vote Monitor and The Satellite Sentinel Project are working to provide almost real-time reports on the referendum voting process and potential troop movements or violence. For up-to-date information about referendum voting, … Continue reading →

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Sudan365: The Beat for Peace Continues

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

The international coalition Sudan365 released a new video this morning to mark the start of the referendum on Southern Sudanese independence. Watch the first Sudan365 video: “A Beat for Peace”: And watch “A Beat for Peace – Keep the Promise” … Continue reading →

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We Want Peace

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

The referendum on Southern Sudanese independence begins tomorrow. Take a minute to watch Emmanuel Jal’s video, and follow the developments at http://www.blogfordarfur.org.