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Sudan rejects allegation on paralyzing deployment of hybrid peacekeepers in Darfur
(Xinhua) -- The Sudanese government rejected on Sunday an allegation that it was paralyzing the deployment of a hybrid peacekeeping force of the United Nations and the African Union (AU) in the conflict-torn western region of Darfur.
Reiterating his government's commitment to the decisions, the minister said the Sudanese government was against all the accusations based on misleading information. "We have announced our full cooperation, and we are surprised by the attempts to blame us for the delay (of the hybrid operation)," al-Wasila said. He noted that the basic problems which the hybrid operation was facing were "the problem of funding and a logistic gap especially the need for the helicopters." Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. ambassador to the UN, claimed on Monday that Khartoum was throwing up obstacles and failing to meet its commitments on the hybrid peacekeeping operation. "If the Sudanese government fails to meet its obligations (the Security Council) should be willing to respond by increasing pressure and consider imposing sanctions," the U.S. diplomat said. Posted by: Fred 2007-12-10 |
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