Laura MacInnis
European Union states called on Wednesday for closer international surveillance of human rights in Darfur after a United Nations-commissioned report largely blamed the Sudanese government for continuing war crimes there.
In a proposal to the UN Human Rights Council, they said a team of experts should be formed to keep pressure on Khartoum to honour past recommendations on respecting the rights of civilians in the vast western region.
Observers estimate 200 000 people have been killed and more than two million driven from their homes since a revolt broke out four years ago. The government responded to the uprising by arming militias, which have been accused of atrocities.
Last week, a team dispatched by the council to investigate allegations of widespread violations, including killings, rapes and arbitrary arrests, accused Khartoum of orchestrating and taking part in such international crimes. Read more >>>
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