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Bush commends AU Darfur peace efforts

W._Bush.jpgWASHINGTON, Aug 26, 2004 (PANA) — US President George W. Bush Thursday welcomed the African Union’s (AU) efforts to
resolve the conflict in western Sudan’s region of
Darfur, by sponsoring peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria,
between the Khartoum government and the rebels.

“The Abuja talks began on August 23, and we understand
that the parties to the conflict are participating at
senior levels without preconditions,” the White House
said in a statement.

“We strongly urge the participants to build on the ceasefire
agreement to create a just resolution to the conflict that
will ultimately allow the displaced to return to their homes
safely and with dignity,” it added.

Bush commended the AU deployment of ceasefire monitors
and a protection force to Darfur.

“We welcome the deployment of 155 Rwandan troops to El-Fasher,
Darfur and the commitment to deploy approximately 150 Nigerian
troops by August 30. We hope this will help improve security
and create conditions in which humanitarian assistance can be
more effectively provided to the Sudanese people,” he added.

“As the United States has said before, the Government
of Sudan must halt all Jinjaweed violence and hold accountable
those responsible for human rights violations.

“All parties, including the Darfur rebels, must respect the
ceasefire and allow the free movement of humanitarian workers
and supplies,” the statement stressed.

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