General Clark 's work on behalf of Darfur; a current Genocide
As General Wesley Clark was actively concerned about the needless deaths of thousands of innocent victims in Rwanda, Bosnia and Kosovo (the last which was prevented to great measure thanks to the General), Clark is equally deeply troubled about what is currently happening in Darfur.
This particular round of genocide isn't new. It has been going on for quite a few years now.
Wes Clark was one of the early leaders in bringing Darfur to the attention of Americans. Using his voice, well known for ringing the alarm bell on such matters, Wes Clark brought the problem to the forefront shortly after it came to a head. That was back in 2004. Certainly since, Darfur has become a cause celebre with celebrities such as George Clooney and Angelina Jolie bringing much needed attention to the cause of stopping the genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
Needless to say, General Wesley Clark, as usual, was ahead of the curve and in front of the times. Tragically, the genocide continues to this date.
Wes Clark advocates for swift intervention to the deaf ears of the Bush Administration. They say that they understand that Darfur is a pressing genocide, but they drag their feet. Clark recommends International humanitarian intervention via the UN and possibly NATO.
You can locate the articles and radio interviews that the General has done on the subject of Darfur dating back to 2004 through the present Here.
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