Wednesday, April 18, 2007

UK's Blair says Darfur situation unacceptable

LONDON, - British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Wednesday new talks would start on Thursday in New York on a new United Nations' resolution on the violence in Sudan's vast Darfur region.

"Tomorrow the United States and the United Kingdom are going to begin discussions with partners in the United Nations Security council on a new ... resolution on Sudan, " Blair said, noting it would target individuals involved in violence and permit better air monitoring.

"What is happening in Sudan at the moment is unacceptable, is appalling and is a scandal for the international community," Blair told reporters. Read more >>>

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