Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
And now there's this:
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People who met the UN delegation including Samantha Power earlier in the month seem to be 'disappearing'......
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People who met the UN delegation including Samantha Power earlier in the month seem to be 'disappearing'......
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This development isn't that surprising...
But it's a warning to everybody: "If you speak out against the government, your own and your family's lifes are in danger, so shut up!"
But it's a warning to everybody: "If you speak out against the government, your own and your family's lifes are in danger, so shut up!"
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
I was wondering why George looked so familiar to me: wearing glasses and reading a text. It just came to my mind: Have you seen '8', the play about Prop. 8? He looked exactly like there.
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
Yep he sure did.
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Yes he looks great .
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
If anybody's interested in reading the Sentry report:
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
Article in the Mail on lifestyle of S. Sudanese general's son - with quotes and a fair amount of defiance
Well done, Daily Mail!
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Well done, Daily Mail!
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
Interesting article, but I think with more than a touch of sour grapes. If her earlier articles had gotten more attention would she even be taking George to task? She seems angry at him for doing exactly what she tried to do.
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
Exactly Lizzy.
If those concerned (including her presumably) already knew what the situation was, it's a pity they didn't liaise with the right people to 'follow the money' over the last two years as The Sentry has done.
It's one thing knowing. But it's much better if you can do something about it.
And I could think of many instances like that around the world. Possibly the UN might be a good place to start........
If those concerned (including her presumably) already knew what the situation was, it's a pity they didn't liaise with the right people to 'follow the money' over the last two years as The Sentry has done.
It's one thing knowing. But it's much better if you can do something about it.
And I could think of many instances like that around the world. Possibly the UN might be a good place to start........
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I don't get her point. She's pointing out that his 'investigation' is getting more attention than her articles. She seems to be blaming George for the failures of others, and that she's not included in George's team now. I just don't get her point.
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
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that's my assumption as well. And I also don't get why she blames George for that. Yes, he gets more attention for his announcements, but that's not his fault, and he uses his celebrity for good causes.
that's my assumption as well. And I also don't get why she blames George for that. Yes, he gets more attention for his announcements, but that's not his fault, and he uses his celebrity for good causes.
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
If her articles were so revealing why didn't they have any impact? She could have shared her findings with the Enough Project. She simplifies George and John's involvement with this cause. She mistakingly claims that those involved in advocating for South Sudan's independence were naive about how success could be achieved so easily.
Here is a Washington Post opinion written after the press conference a couple of weeks ago. A much more measured account. Note especially the 3rd and last paragraph.
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Here is a Washington Post opinion written after the press conference a couple of weeks ago. A much more measured account. Note especially the 3rd and last paragraph.
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
Would love to, Donnamarie, but I've tried to subscribe with no luck at all.........hoping it will be on The Sentry website in a while
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Sorry PAN. Unfortunately I've have not been able to figure out how to cut and paste articles here. Have tried but been unsuccessful
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
PAN - Have you tried googling the Washington Post? Maybe if you go through Google you can backtrack to the article.
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
Here's an interesting response to Rita Abrahamsen:
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A far more realistic response to the situation in South Sudan. Unfortunately Ms. Abrahamsen attempted to paint the situation with a very broad stroke without fully understanding the strategy of The Sentry's efforts to unveil the kleptocracy in South Sudan. And their efforts have brought a spotlight that unfortunately Abrahamsen's reporting has not.
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
Interesting. A former Deputy Minister of Defense. I like that he didn't dismiss George's contributions as unimportant, but places the blame for what's happening squarely on the people of his country - an opportunity wasted.
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
Mm, Lizzy, it gets even more interesting when you google his name and background!
Not exactly an angel himself, as he freely admits........
Not exactly an angel himself, as he freely admits........
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Re: Sept. 12, 2016: Press Conference about groundbreaking investigation to reveal war profiteers
I assumed that, as he's the former Deputy. I figured he was involved in the political scene to some extent but had his differences with some of the people in power.
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