Review Of Elie Wiesel's Speech 'Perils Of Indifference'

1999 marks the year Elie Wiesel presents the White House with his speech “The Perils of Indifference.” A speech in which he clearly leaves his audience with the knowledge of indifference still being relevant in today’s world. Four years later genocide in Darfur occurs; the first genocide of the 21st century (Darfur Genocide). This genocide claims the lives of at least 300,000 innocent people. When rebellion arose in Darfur the Sudan “government responded… [by] beginning a genocidal campaign against civilians (Darfur Genocide).” According to the article, “Darfur Genocide,” this genocidal campaign results in the deaths of 300,000 people and the displacement of 3 million others. Further, the rebels and the government tried talking peace and “signed a ceasefire agreement and began long-term peace talks (Darfur Genocide).” However, since 2011 no additional progress has been made and violence has only grown more according to the article, “Darfur Genocide.” The indifference in the Sudan government and their allies Janjaweed has become destructive and
Meanwhile, according to “Sudan Backgrounder,” “With the international community focused on resolving the conflicts between the north and the south, a growing conflict in Darfur was virtually ignored.” Evidently, the conflict in Darfur is ignored allowing the violence to grow in the area. The point Wiesel made is clearly supported by the events occurring in the world. Even after he delivers his speech, indifference continually grows. The indifference of the Sudan President causes chaos in Darfur---the attacks, the deaths, the danger existent in Darfur is because of the cruelty the president has. However, this violence should not have lasted so long, other countries ignored the conflict and allowed this problem to worsen, surrendering the lives of thousands. Indifference still exists among our world; it has been the reason for such violence lasting and