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In May, over 600 people were reported as dead in Darfur. This number, while among the most massive for the conflict, discounts the innumerable deaths the Sudanese government cannot or chooses not to record. The intense fighting and conflict barrs most aid groups from providing assistance to displaced and hunted Darfurians.

It is unacceptable for the American government to not be more public in their condemnation of Sudan. It is unacceptable for the US to provide no aid to a suffering people. It is unacceptable for the US to continue on the silent path they are on when it comes to Sudan.
The Sudanese government is ruthless. The international community: quiet. We said 'never again' after the Holocaust. Never again will we allow human suffering to occur on such a large scare. We said 'never again' after Rwanda. Never again will we ignore the pain of legions of humans. We haven't yet said never again for Darfur. We haven't even noted that Darfur is 'again'.
America doesn't always have the best track record on actually standing up for human rights. However, this can change. The American government can promote prompt and effective action in Darfur and against the regime in Sudan, possibly ending this genocide before it gets any worse. For years, no action has been taken, and no action today can make up for the lives already lost in the conflict. Still, some lives can be saved if America acts now.
Ignoring your problems doesn't solve them. So why is that the American strategy in Sudan? 600 lives were lost two months ago. How many more people must die before the US can help the international community in bringing an end to the terror in Darfur?