U.S. reacts to Sudan offensive operations in Darfur
March 3rd, 2010 - 11:35 am ICT by BNO NewsWASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – The United States is extremely concerned about reports that Sudan forces are conducting offensive operations against Sudan Liberation Army/Abdel Wahid (SLA/AW) in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Philip Crowley said on Tuesday.
Reports informed that significant civilian casualties, displacement, and evacuation of humanitarian organizations have taken place in Darfur.
“The United States urges the Government of Sudan and SLA/AW to refrain from further violence and to allow the Joint African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur access to Jebel Marra to assess the humanitarian situation and restore stability,” Mr. Crowley added.
On February 20, Sudan and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) signed a ceasefire. It is an important opportunity to significantly reduce violence in Darfur but other groups should be included in the pact.
“We see any violence on the ground as undermining the spirit of the peace process. The United States reiterates its call on all parties to commit to the AU/UN-mediated Doha peace process to bring a comprehensive and enduring resolution to the conflict in Darfur.”
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