The Ghosts of Darfur: When Identity Becomes a War Cry The world's attention is once again focused on the war torn region of Darfur, where a complex interplay of land conflict, state neglect, and racist ideology has spawned one of the most heinous atrocities of our time.
The term "genocide" continues to be used loosely, often with varying degrees of conviction by governments, activists, and courts.
However, its application obscures a deeper truth: the dehumanisation of an entire people. At the heart of this conflict lies a toxic mixture of environmental stress and state neglect.