Thousands Rally Against Darfur Violence
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in New York City to protest the violence in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan, and urge world leaders to intervene to resolve the conflict.
U.S. Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) said the people of Darfur had had “atrocities imposed upon them” that no human should have to face.
Events for the Global Day for Darfur were held worldwide.
At least 200,000 have been killed in Darfur and more than 2 million have fled their homes since 2003, when ethnic African tribes revolted against the Arab-led government.
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