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THEN
The people of Rwanda know what it is to experience destruction of an entire community of people – to lose families and loved ones and then face rebuilding their lives and their nation again.
In 1994 a million Rwandans – Tutsis and Hutus opposed to the radical Hutu party – were slaughtered by the Government. Even though the threat to people in Rwanda was quite clear before the genocide, the international response was minimal.
NOW
Today the first genocide of the 21st century is happening right now in Darfur, in Western Sudan.
Local militia, backed by the Government of Sudan, set out to destroy the black African population in Darfur. 250, 000 have been killed and 2 million have been driven out of their villages.
Despite the efforts of the African Union military forces, the Africans in Darfur remain vulnerable to attack. Women are still raped when they venture out for firewood and the militia continue their attacks.
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The top artists in Rwanda have come together for the first time in history to record a Christmas single that is a plea for help.
Drawing on the horrific experience of their beloved country, the artists have a strong message to the world – stop the genocide in Darfur today.
The song, ‘Stand Up’, urges the people of the world to stand up for their brothers and sisters in Darfur, who are being raped and killed every day