October 26, 2005

AlertNet: Darfur is key to resolving multiple conflicts in Sudan

"You have three different crises at the moment," he said. "South Sudan, where peace was established based on the sharing of oil revenues; you have Darfur, and you have eastern Sudan, where the implications are also in relation to the neighbours and the problem between Eritrea and Ethiopia."

"Darfur ... in my opinion is the key for success or failure for Sudan as a whole," he said. "If there is success in Darfur, it will have a positive impact for coordinating a peace agreement in the south and for allowing peace to develop in the east."

The reverse, he warned, would probably produce the opposite result: "If it gets worse in Darfur, it will deteriorate, and even in the south the agreement will be weakened."

Read more at AlertNet. Link: Reuters AlertNet - SUDAN: Darfur situation deteriorating - UNHCR

You may also want to check out the Save Darfur web site. They host an excellent weekly email newsletter that highlights news and information related to the situation and suggests ways for you to take action.

Posted by Amber at October 26, 2005 12:38 PM
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