Let the People Flee Darfur

This article was written by YPFP member Victor L Marsh II. It was first published in International Herald Tribune on June 26, 2007.

Let the people flee Darfur There are few options for ending the genocide in Darfur. The international community could impose tighter sanctions or bomb Khartoum until the Sudanese government agrees to sign a peace agreement with the rebels. But neither of these solutions seems viable. The only reasonable way to stop the genocide in that unhappy region is to allow its people to emigrate somewhere - be it to Kenya or Kansas. The people must be allowed to leave because their way of life is disappearing. Land that was once plenty enough for both the region's black farmers and its Arab nomads is now turning into desert wasteland. The farmers cannot share their land with Arab nomads grazing their herds. Advocates say that refugees have a "right to return" to their homes - but is that what they really want? Many thousands might prefer to move to a better place. The U.S. government, should work to secure a safe path for mass migration of all Darfur's people. Victor L. Marsh II, Detroit, Michigan

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Terrorist Attacks in India: Some Initial Reactions

Posted by Anirudh Suri on November 28, 2008 - 2:04am.

The terrorist attacks in India have shocked the nation, and the world. I want to express my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for the victims of these attacks and their families. The Indian security forces have displayed immense courage and fearlessness in rescuing hostages, including many foreign citizens, and securing all the buildings and landmarks that were attacked. As the encounters between the Indian security forces and the terrorists continue, we hope and pray that any further loss of innocent life is prevented.

Despite the heroic efforts of the forces, the terrorist act has raised serious doubts about India's intelligence and security apparatus. Indians have responded with an outpour of anger and outrage at this brazen attack, but they have also started to pose tough questions about the ability of the government to protect its citizens, and others residing in the country. The fact that this time around the terrorists specifically sought out and targeted British and American citizens points to the fact that terror attacks in India are no longer meant to hurt only Indians, but also to advance the cause of global jihadi movements.