On day 50, Obama team lagging on Darfur progress ...

by Janessa Goldbeck · 2009-03-10 04:10:00 UTC
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If you thought the situation in Darfur couldn't get any worse, think again.

Last week, the International Criminal Court made history by issuing an arrest warrant for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir. In response, President Bashir yanked the licenses of more than a dozen international aid agencies who have been in Darfur for years, leaving upwards of a million people without access to food, clean water, and medical care.

Today is the 50th day Obama has been in office. That means he's halfway through his first 100 days - a time presidents have historically used to map out their top priorities for the nation and the world. So how big of a priority has Obama made keeping his promise to the people of Darfur?

Based on this progress report issued by Genocide Intervention Network's student division, STAND, Obama has only completed one recommended action out of ten since taking office. 50 days in and there is still not even a point person at the White House for Sudan. Is this really "change we can believe in?"

Check out Obama's progress report on Darfur and make sure he knows you're holding him accountable for his inaction by e-faxing his progress report to the White House.

Janessa Goldbeck
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