Well, it’s been an exciting day in the world of advocacy for Darfur. Earlier today, five Democratic members of the House of Representatives were arrested during a protest at the Embassy of Sudan. The arrestees — Reps. Tom Lantos of California, James McGovern and John Olver of Massachusetts, James Moran of Virginia, and Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas — are sure to bring attention to this Sunday’s rally on the National Mall to push the…

Amnesty International is utilizing star power to draw attention to a new exhibit on Sudan. The event, titled “Stop the Fires. Darfur.” will feature “A collection of dramatic photographs and compelling testimony documenting the current human rights crisis in Darfur, Sudan,” actress and Oscar Winner Mira Sorvino (IMDB) and “light refreshments.” DCist had heard the event would also feature an appearance by D.C. native Dave Chappelle, but Amnesty International tells us he cancelled due to…