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A bi-weekly audio series and podcast service, hosted by Committee on Conscience Project Director Bridget Conley-Zilkic, that brings you the voices of human rights defenders, experts, advocates, and government officials. Vital voices addressing one of humanity's most vital issues. The opinions expressed in these interviews do not necessarily represent those of the Museum.
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2/18/07
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 We've reported a number of times on the deteriorating situation in Chad. Now the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is warning of genocide: "We are seeing elements that closely resemble what we saw in Rwanda in the genocide in 1994 and I think we have an opportunity here to avoid such a tragedy from occurring again," UNHCR's Matthew Conway said. Chad presents a strong case for a UN force to protect international peace and security, as violence in the east is greatly influenced by spillover from Darfur. But a UN assessment concluded last year that an international force should not be deployed until there is a peace agreement between the Chadian government and rebels, who appear to be supported by Sudan. The Security Council rejected this recommendation and asked for a re-assessment, which is due next week. But many questions remain. Would other nations be willing to contribute troops to such a volatile situation? Will Chad, which last year asked for a UN Mission, actually welcome its authorization? What will Khartoum's reaction be?
(Photo of Chadian refugees © Nicholas Reader/IRIN)
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