Its government has been denounced for engaging in religious persecution, for turning a blind eye to slavery and even for helping to oust the United States from the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. General Powell, who scarcely can get through a visit to Capitol Hill without the subject of Sudan coming up, has begun a review of American policy toward the country. The administration announced this week that it would grant a major demand being made by Sudan's detractors by appointing a special envoy to Sudan. Even as it moves toward a more aggressive policy on Sudan, the administration has been struggling to find the right approach. Some are pushing for arming the Christian rebels in the south.
Officials are wary of that approach.
Diplomats at the Sudanese Embassy say they feel outgunned by the vocal opponents of their administration. Khidir H. Ahmed is the new Sudanese charg d'affaires. I don't know why people call it slavery. In Congress Loud Citizen Judicial Watch Landmark Legal Media Research National Rifle Ass. Rush Limbaugh Show Toogood Reports Bush Country Testimonials Great products and fabulous customer service.