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  • April 2008
    • Olympic Protesters Zero In on Sponsors

      Olympic Protesters Zero In on Sponsors

      As the Beijing Olympics approach, advocates for a free Tibet and peace in Darfur are trying to hit the Games where it hurts: in the wallet. A coalition of groups has been petitioning the corporations that are sponsoring this year's Olympics to press China on their behalf. The strategy seems to be having at least modest success, writes the Guardian . More »

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      China   2008 Beijing Olympics   Tibet   Darfur   torch relay   George Clooney   Coca Cola   Omega   corporate sponsorship

  • March 2008
    • Clooney Wound Up Over Omega Role in Olympics

      Clooney Wound Up Over Omega Role in Olympics

      Actor George Clooney is pressuring watchmaker Omega, a key sponsor of  the Beijing Olympics, to speak out against China's involvement in Darfur. Clooney, a spokesman for the legendary Swiss company, is the latest Hollywood figure to use the upcoming Olympics as leverage against China, the strongest ally of Sudan, which is wreaking havoc in Darfur. "I have talked with Omega about China for over a year," said Clooney, who was recently made a UN peace envoy. More »

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      China   2008 Beijing Olympics   Sudan   Darfur   Steven Spielberg   George Clooney   Omega

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