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How Did the Kony 2012 Video Go Viral So Quickly?

How ever did the Invisible Children campaign beat out Susan Boyle?

(WASHINGTON DC) - The Kony 2012 video is now officially the fastest spreading viral video of all time, with over 70 million views and half a million comments to date — and by the time you finish reading this post, there's bound to be many more.

The video's growth — it only had 20 million views yesterday morning — outpaces other popular viral campaigns by far, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Sudan: Follow UN Guidance Specifically in Relation to President al-Bashir

Salem-News.com Eye on the World report.

(DHAKA- Bangladesh) - Ibrahim Gambari, special representative for the joint African Union-UN, recently attended the wedding ceremony with very questionable guests.

It was attended by Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who the International Criminal Court seeks to arrest over two warrants relating to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

Divisions in Sudan` Ruling Party and the Threat to the Country`s Future Stability

The international community must press the NCP to engage in national dialogue.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - International Crisis Group urges Sudan to address internal grievances, or risk further violence and disintegration even after the South’s independence becomes official in July.

The latest report warns that the root causes of chronic conflicts are unaddressed; and have exacerbated ethnic and regional divisions and deepened contradictions.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

UNHCR: Criminalizing Search for Asylum is No Answer

Are these realities exclusively prevalent to Africa, or could it be that Asylee seekers encounter the same abuse from which they are fleeing; everywhere, on every continent, in every country?

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Asylum-seekers suffer hardship in detention on every continent.

“It has reached the point in some countries where there are actually more due process safeguards regulating detention of criminals than of asylum-seekers, the very large majority of whom have committed no crime.”

Laughing and Lashing: A Women`s Plight in Sudan - DISTURBING VIDEO

“That could the mother or sister of any of us, nothing is worse than humiliating a human being like this” - Nassir Mansour

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A video showing the open whipping of a woman by a uniformed member of the government in Sudan, may be the most disturbing video ever published by Salem-News.com.

The video was recorded by a member of the police force applying what is termed as 'general behavioral law.'

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

Innovation of the Week: Getting to the Market

Transportation innovations are helping to improve farmer livelihoods throughout sub-Saharan Africa and around the world.

(KEBKABYIA PROVINCE, Sudan) - For many farmers, an abundant harvest is only the first step toward feeding their families and earning an income.

Vegetables ripening in the field—or even harvested and stored nearby—are still a long way from the market where they can be sold for a profit.