Elon sophomore Frank Stiefel had an opinion column published in the Aug. 30, 2009, edition of the (Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record on the need for the United States to do more to help the people of Darfur.
From his column:
“Much to the frustration of those of us who welcomed Obama’s campaign promises for urgent action in Darfur, the administration has yet to release a long-overdue policy review of Sudan. Even more problematic, statements from the special envoy to Sudan, retired Maj. Gen. Scott Gration, have appeared to focus on rewards for the government of Sudan instead of a balanced approach that includes punitive measures for continued intransigence. While rewards are necessary as part of any comprehensive approach, the lack of balance is concerning given that the Sudan has done little that could or should be rewarded.”
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