Do Your Part to Stop Drastic Deterioration in Darfur

" 'The next few weeks will make or break,' Mr. Egeland said, reporting on a trip he made last week to Sudan and Chad. 'We can turn the corner towards reconciliation and reconstruction, or see an even worse collapse of our efforts to provide protection and relief to millions of people.' "

I'm as guilty as anyone else of being distracted by US politics of the moment, and neglecting to stay informed about dire world situations.

A top-notch, quick-to-read primer on Darfur is written by Jennifer Brea, About.com's Guide to World News. Darfur 101: Complete Background uses photos to articulately explain the Darfur conflict, the geographical location of Darfur and the Sudan, the Sudanese government, its civilian populations , violence and starvation in Darfur, the resulting refugee crisis, the prospects for peace in Darfur and much more.

Jennifer writes, "The conflict in Darfur has led to the death of at least 350,000 and the displacement of 1.8 million people, for whom life remains precarious. Click on an image for more information about a specific aspect of the Darfur genocide, or follow the photo gallery from start to finish for a complete background on the conflict in Darfur and how you can help."

Get informed today on Darfur, and take action. Get educated. Care. Do your part to stop drastic deterioration in Darfur. It's urgent. It's now or never.