Jonathan Erasmus
Jonathan Erasmus is a freelance journalist reporting from Darfur. He first visited Sudan's war-ravaged western region in July 2005. Since then, he has worked in a variety of hotspots including Lebanon during the final days of the conflict between Israel and Hizbollah.
An ex-employee of Khartoum speaks out on Darfur
By Jonathan Erasmus
Jonathan Erasmus is an independent freelance journalist. Any views expressed in this article are those of the writer and not of Reuters. "The greed of a handful of men is starving millions of people of their basic human needs," whispered the former employee of the Sudanese government. ... Full article
By Jonathan Erasmus
Jonathan Erasmus is an independent freelance journalist. Any views expressed in this article are those of the writer and not of Reuters. "The greed of a handful of men is starving millions of people of their basic human needs," whispered the former employee of the Sudanese government. ... Full article
Janjaweed now killing each other, say Darfuris
By Jonathan Erasmus
With an estimated 200 people killed in vicious clashes at the beginning of January, locals in South Darfur believe infighting between Janjaweed militia factions is largely to blame.
Gun battles recently broke out near the south Darfur capital, Nyala, but in what appears to be a new development, people believe they were sparked by internal problems between the Arab militia.
... Full article
By Jonathan Erasmus
With an estimated 200 people killed in vicious clashes at the beginning of January, locals in South Darfur believe infighting between Janjaweed militia factions is largely to blame.
Gun battles recently broke out near the south Darfur capital, Nyala, but in what appears to be a new development, people believe they were sparked by internal problems between the Arab militia.
... Full article
The Janjaweed's new clothes
By Jonathan Erasmus
Now you see them, now you dont. The Janjaweed in Darfur are becoming invisible.
They are accused of committing some of the most vicious attacks on civilians seen in northeast Africa, with backing from the Sudanese government. Lurking in the dusty towns and sandy plains of Darfur, they wait to carry out the next raid, the next deadly assault on villagers across the region.
... Full article
By Jonathan Erasmus
Now you see them, now you dont. The Janjaweed in Darfur are becoming invisible.
They are accused of committing some of the most vicious attacks on civilians seen in northeast Africa, with backing from the Sudanese government. Lurking in the dusty towns and sandy plains of Darfur, they wait to carry out the next raid, the next deadly assault on villagers across the region.
... Full article
Blowing in the Darfur wind
By Jonathan Erasmus
In amongst the dirt and depravation of Darfur, the simplest of things can often remind you of how unjust the world can sometimes be.
Sitting up against the outside wicker wall of an aid centre in what is one of the most deprived camps in the region, I watched a little girl - no older than 10 - wash and feed her two younger brothers.
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By Jonathan Erasmus
In amongst the dirt and depravation of Darfur, the simplest of things can often remind you of how unjust the world can sometimes be.
Sitting up against the outside wicker wall of an aid centre in what is one of the most deprived camps in the region, I watched a little girl - no older than 10 - wash and feed her two younger brothers.
... Full article
Trenches appear alongside Darfur airport
By Jonathan Erasmus
If anybody in the international community needs confirmation that the crisis in Darfur is set to worsen, they need look no further than el-Fasher airport in North Darfur. Over the last month a speculated 12,000 Sudanese troops have been massing in North Darfur. The Daily Telegraph recently reported traffic in el-Fasher to have been at a standstill as armoured vehicles and tanks rolled through the city centre. Various news publications, both foreign and Sudanese, have reported the gathering of troops in the region, along with the deployment of an increased number of helicopter gunships. ... Full article
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By Jonathan Erasmus
If anybody in the international community needs confirmation that the crisis in Darfur is set to worsen, they need look no further than el-Fasher airport in North Darfur. Over the last month a speculated 12,000 Sudanese troops have been massing in North Darfur. The Daily Telegraph recently reported traffic in el-Fasher to have been at a standstill as armoured vehicles and tanks rolled through the city centre. Various news publications, both foreign and Sudanese, have reported the gathering of troops in the region, along with the deployment of an increased number of helicopter gunships. ... Full article
