Peace Direct is extremely concerned by reports of violence from South Kordofan which could escalate into “ another Darfur.” Tom Gillhespy, Head of International Programmes who’s just returned from Sudan, says, “ These reports underline what local people have been warning of for sometime and it is clear that the state is in a highly [...]
Archive: May 2009
Peace Direct fears for another Darfur
29 May 2009Ambassador Gill’s new video!
29 May 2009Peace Direct’s amazing ambassador, Gill Hicks MBE, has launched a new video describing her special new campaign ’Draw a Line’ . Draw a Line is a symbol, a reminder, that change starts from within and that we, as individuals, can make a positive impact in shaping the world around us. It’s a step towards making peace something we [...]
Rising Tension
29 May 2009“Insecurity continues to grow in North Kivu because of the presence of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) rebels. The Congolese national army is badly organised and not responding with urgency. Potentially dangerous new alliances are forming. Last week security services arrested 18 former combatants who were planning a new rebellion at Beni-Lubero Territory. [...]
Newham youngsters set for National Awards
22 May 2009The Newham-based youth conflict resolution project, Truce 20/20 and one of its participants have been nominated for two of the prestigious National PeerLink Awards. Arnaud Mpeke, 19 from Stratford is on the shortlist for Best Peer Trainer for his work in local schools on the ‘Big Up Cool Down’ project organised by Conflict & Change. [...]
Do something for Sri Lanka
21 May 2009In the midst of this appalling catastrophe, local people continue to work for peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka. You can help them by giving money, by lobbying your MP and the international community, contacting the media. 1. Lobby your government (directly your MP, but also NGOs, church leaders and media) to immediately suspend the [...]
Everything is not over, Sri Lanka
21 May 2009“I think everything is not over. Now pro-war people must provide a political solution that satisfies all minorities but I am not sure this will happen. For the last four days we have seen victory celebrations mixed with the anxiety of minorities, especially Tamils. I can not understand our Sri Lankan people, how can they [...]
New Hope
18 May 2009“Greetings! I went to Kashmir last month for our Samanbal workshop. I will go again on 27 May. This is going to a historic workshop bringing together grassroots women who do not even understand each other’s language and are from different regions and cultures of the State – Ladakh, Kashmir and Jammu to deliberate on [...]
A glimmer of hope from Sri Lanka
18 May 2009Dishani’s correspondence from Sri Lanka.
Renewed violence in Mogadishu
18 May 2009“Dears, This is to share with you news of the unfortunate renewed cycle of violence in Mogadishu. In the last five days the capital city Mogadishu has been rocked by the heaviest fighting for months as rebels – hardline Islamists, try to topple the government of national unity in place. According to the ministry of [...]
