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Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily Citizens for Global Solutions.
Bashir Indictment Opposed by Half of the World
Nearly half of the countries in the world are demanding that the International Criminal Court postpone prosecution of the Sudanese President Umar...
No Safe Haven for Torturers
Trial Begins in Miami for Torture Committed in Liberia September 23, 2008 - The upcoming trial for the ex-Liberian president's son, Charles...
The 2008 Beijing Olympics: An Unfortunate Legacy
The whole world turned its eye on Beijing this August in what many were led to believe would be a celebration of...
Could Ongoing Zimbabwe Talks Signal a Regime Change?
Much has been made in the past week of the ongoing talks in South Africa by delegates of Zimbabwe's feuding parties, Zanu-PF...
Sudanese People Stand Up for Darfur in Diaspora
They say if you want to get to the truth of something, get it straight from the horse's mouth. If one wanted...
Multimedia Contest off and Running
Citizens for Global Solutions, in partnership with the Better World Campaign and its “On Day One”, launched our 2008 Multimedia Contest, which...
ICC to Garner Arrest Warrant Against Sudan’s Bashir
WASHINGTON, DC -- The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to seek an arrest warrant Monday for Sudanese...
What is Sudan Waiting For?
Most people would agree that allowing a psychopath to handle a loaded gun is an extremely bad idea, but apparently not the...
Violent Response to Election Results in Zimbabwe & the Need for International Intervention
By Madeleine LesserSo far, the elections (or lack there of) in Zimbabwe have stirred up major international attention. Morgan Tsvangirai defeated Robert...
Are the U.S. and the U.N. Equipped to Handle Our Two Greatest Crises?
Every generation has its cross to bear. Those born at the turn of the 20th century survived two world wars. Baby boomers...
Can Sudan Survive?
One must keep in mind the immense complexity and fragility of the governmental, as well as societal, politics of Sudan. The nature...