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Things to Take Backnew

A Darfurian refugee raises awareness and expectations for the people left behind.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Garelnabi Abusikin with Deborah Yarchun  |  03-25-2008  |  International

When There is a Peace That I Agree Withnew

Fatima Haroun's delicate handshake reveals nothing of her tormented life back in Darfur. Today she is a social worker for the City of Philadelphia, a mother, and the vice president of the Darfur Alert Coalition, a nonprofit based in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Sarah Mason  |  02-12-2008  |  International

New Mexico Halts Darfur-Profiting Investmentsnew

Nine days after we reported that the State Investment Office has $42.3 million tied up in "highest offender" corporations conducting business in Sudan, New Mexico became the 22nd state to commit to a divestment plan.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Dave Maass  |  11-15-2007  |  Economy

Is New Mexico Funding Schools With Darfur Dollars?new

The State Investment Office, which invests state money that primarily benefits schools, holds $42.3 million worth of stock in seven "highest offender" companies with oil and gas operations in Sudan.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Dave Maass  |  11-02-2007  |  International

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