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Actors back war protests.


CELEBRITIES including Matt Damon and Thandie Newton Thandiwe Adjewa "Thandie" Newton (born on November 6, 1972 in Zambia) is an English BAFTA Award-winning actress.[2] Biography
Early life
Newton was born in Zambia, to a Zimbabwean health-care worker, Nyasha[3][4]
 are backing protests against the war in Darfur.

The actors are pictured destroying children's toys as a symbol of youngsters' suffering in the area.

The images are being released today as part of a global day of protest whick will include a gathering outside the Sudanese embassy in London.

Events have been planned in 30 countries to mark five years of war in Darfur.

One million children have been caught up in the unrest, according to according to
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And, as part of the campaign, authors JK Rowling and Judy Blume Judy Blume (born February 12, 1938) is a popular American author. She has written many novels for children and young adults. She was born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey.[1] Blume received a B.S. degree in Education in 1961 from New York University (NYU).  have released a letter asking the world to bring childhood back to Darfur.

George Clooney, who is also backing the campaign, said: "Days like this matter because they keep what is happening in the eyes of the international community. If we all raise our voices the international community will have to listen."
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Publication:Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)
Date:Apr 13, 2008
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