Coalition for Darfur: Darfur: Where is Europe's Voice Against Genocide?

Another good pick up by Coalition for Darfur: Darfur: Where is Europe's Voice Against Genocide?

An op-ed by Kenneth Jacobson in the International Herald Tribune

When we talk about the genocide in Darfur, the one element that needs far more attention is the disgraceful role of Western Europe. It has often been said with regard to Middle East issues, and it applies to Darfur as well, that where Europe goes often determines where many other nations will go.

Europe has been missing in action. It has not labeled what is taking place as genocide. It has not supported the United States in advocating stronger action by the United Nations. It has not picked up on the idea that NATO ought to get involved to provide the kind of security for the people of Darfur that the African Union has not provided.

Not so sure that the Europeans deserve any special censure. The US isn't exactly springing into action, though it is interesting to read where we have done more than Europe.