Longtime supporter of human rights, UN Ambassador and activist for peace, Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie penned an article for Newsweek voicing her concern for President Obama's plan of action in Darfur. In the article, which was published on Human Rights Day, Jolie explains that although she respects and appreciates his desire to bring peace, she wants to know exactly HOW this will be accomplished.

From her article:

“Like many Americans, I support the administration’s willingness to engage diplomatically, even with regimes we abhor. And I believe President Obama and his special envoy Scott Gration will do their best to bring peace to the region. Their policy, though, raises a number of questions. How is the Obama administration’s approach to Sudan an evolution of justice? In addition, when the administration says it intends to work to ‘improve the lives of the people of Darfur,’ I would like to know what that means, besides the obvious point that their lives could hardly get worse.”

“And what will be the precedent set for future leaders? Will they end up receiving high-level international attention, and remain free to pocket financial assistance and aid relief pouring into their country? Is there incentive for them to act with impunity or will they fear they’ll be held accountable?”

All great points. What steps will Obama and his administration take to see to it these goals are met? How high is it on the priority list, when our own country is facing economic destruction and preparing to send 30,000 more of our troops to war?

To read Angie's full article, click here.

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