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Kristof, MTV, and Darfur

April 17, 2005 islamoyankee

Nick Kristof is in fine form today. I have to admit, I stopped watching MTV when they stopped showing music. It’s good to know that it is giving coverage to the region.

I skimmed A Problem from Hell and it’s really good. Highly recommend it.

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