Monday, August 28, 2006

U.N.: Adopt Resolution to Send Darfur Peacekeepers

New York, August 28, 2006) ?
The United Nations Security Council should adopt a resolution to send a 20,000-strong U.N. peacekeeping force to Darfur as a first step to resolving the crisis, Human Rights Watch said today. The Security Council will meet today to discuss a draft resolution against the backdrop of rapidly deteriorating security in Darfur and a buildup of Sudanese government troops in the region.
"With the looming threat of fresh military action by the Sudanese army, the Security Council must deploy peacekeepers urgently to protect civilians," said Peter Takirambudde, Africa director at Human Rights Watch. "Adopting a resolution is a crucial first step toward stopping the bloodshed in Darfur, but member states must also do all they can to compel Sudan to accept a U.N. force." Read more >>>

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I hope the U.N. finds the heart, and brains to send in troops. Where is the outrage over the innocent blood spilled in Darfur? Why does the world not care?