Darfur
Noah Berlatsky
eBook
(Greenhaven Press, March 24, 2015)
Genocide And Persecution: Darfur examines war crimes in Darfur and the ongoing efforts at resolution of the violence. It reports on war and human rights abuses, including labelling the violence as genocide. This title covers controversies surrounding mass atrocities such as genocide, the enforcement of the UN arrest warrant and international justice, and ethnic and religious differences. This volume includes personal narratives by those impacted directly or indirectly.β’The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. β’ Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important; the Genocide and Persecution series offers students and other readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history. β’ Each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and other instances of extreme persecution. β’ Individual volumes address an event or series of events in a nation, region, or people's history, and include historical background, writings about the relevant issues and controversies, and first-person narratives. β’ By providing primary sources, as well as analysis of crucial issues, these volumes help develop critical thinking skills and encourage global connections; they also support key curriculum standards in a variety of areas, including history, English languag β’ The text is enhanced by an annotated table of contents; a foreword written by an expert in the field of genocide studies; a chronology; detailed illustrations and photographs; features for classroom use, including analytical exercises, writing prompts, an β’ Those who study genocide, crimes against humanity, and persecution struggle to comprehend and explain the enormity and brutality of such acts. β’ The Genocide and Persecution series explores events from many angles, equipping readers with the tools to achieve a greater understanding of these atrocities.