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Monday, 1 May 2006, 00:34 GMT 01:34 UK

In pictures: Darfur rallies in US

Sudanese protestors holding placards urging help for Darfur

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Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in Washington and several other US cities to demand an end to violence in the Sudanese region of Darfur.

Two activists don costumes to join protestors in the Mall

Two activists don costumes to join protestors in the Mall

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Demonstrators from across the social, political and religious spectrum converged on the National Mall in the US capital.

Members of Darfur People Association of New York protest at the National Mall

Members of Darfur People Association of New York protest at the National Mall

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The Sudanese community was well-represented. Celebrities, lawmakers and prominent activists were also in attendance.

Wayna performs to the crowd

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Ethiopian-born US singer Wayna performed to the crowd.

Actor George Clooney and his father Nick Clooney wait on the stage

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Actor George Clooney, who has recently returned from visiting refugee camps in Darfur with his father, called the situation "the first genocide of the 21st century".

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Democrat Senator Barack Obama said if Americans acted on Darfur the world would follow.

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