Guess Who's Boss Here?

WIIIAI puts it in perspective: "Genocide in Sudan? Sure, whatever, blah blah. But push around some staffers, and face the wrath of the Condi." AP (07.21.05):

"Security forces in the Sudanese capital manhandled U.S. officials and reporters traveling with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, marring her round of congratulatory meetings with leaders of the new unified government. Rice demanded an apology, and got it." Rice Expresses Outrage at Treatment of Entourage by Sudanese Security

"As Rice's motorcade arrived at the residence, armed guards slammed the gate shut before three vehicles could get in, including those carrying Rice's interpreter and other State Department officials who were supposed to attend her meeting with el-Bashir." "After protests, the officials were eventually allowed in. But guards repeatedly pushed and pulled Rice senior adviser Jim Wilkinson, and at one point he was shoved into a wall." Ms. Rice was calling on Sudanese President Omar el-Bashir at his residence, described by the article as an "ultra-high-security residence".