Situation in Sudan
A panel discussion was held on the continuation of violence in Sudan and violations of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) by the National Congress Party. The CPA, signed on January …
168 viewsA panel discussion was held on the continuation of violence in Sudan and violations of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) by the National Congress Party. The CPA, signed on January …
168 viewsUSAID Administrator Natsios talked about the situation in Darfur, Sudan, which is currently the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Over one million people have been displaced by a rebel…
72 viewsWashington Journal looked at the issue of U.S.-Africa relations, specifically U.S. aid to sub-Saharan and Southern Africa. Mr. Winter discussed U.S. health and humanitarian aid, Secretary O’…
71 viewsThe two subcommittees met jointly to hear testimony about the crisis in Sudan and what the U.S. might do about it. Witnesses said that genocide, slavery and religious persecution are still o…
304 viewsPanelists discussed countries with potential to become military and political hot spots in 2000 and current areas of conflict. They also focused on unfolding trends regarding wars, conflicts…
55 viewsRoger Winter talked about Kosovar refugees who are coming into the U.S. Those who do not have relatives in the U.S. are going to Fort Dix, New Jersey. He responded to audience telephone call…
60 viewsMembers of Congress and representatives of advocacy groups talked about the famine situation in Sudan and what the United States could do to help. Following their presentations, the particip…
152 viewsHouse International Relations Subcommittee members heard from State Department officials and representatives of human rights organizations concerning the refugee situation Rwanda.
468 viewsThe American Bar Association International Conference held a panel on U.S. policy responses to the events in Bosnia during their day long event.
128 viewsThe Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, heard testimony on war crimes in the civil war between independent republics of the former Yugosl…
212 viewsThe Council addressed the conflicting missions of the United Nations of respect for sovereignty, and protection of human rights. The speakers: Nancy Alexander, Legislative Sec., Friends…
54 viewsThe House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and the House Select Committee on Hunger held a joint committee hearing on the continuing famine and violence occurring in the horn of Africa…
522 viewsThe House Foreign Affairs Committee heard testimony on the relief efforts being undertaken by the U.S. and allied militaries in Iraq for Kurdish refugees in northern Iraq.
234 viewsThe Senate Appropriations Foreign Operations Subcommittee heard testimony on proposed appropriations for refugee programs. The hearing was chaired by Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont.
187 viewsPanelists discussed the world wide refugee problem and solutions for it. They answered audience questions.
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