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Darfur: UN Troops ASAP, Say Rights Workers

30.08.2006 UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29 (OneWorld) - Amid fears that escalating violence could unleash another round of humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan's Darfur region, rights advocacy groups are urging the world community to take immediate steps to protect civilians.

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From: OneWorld US
Related topics/regions: [Sudan] [Arms & military] [Conflict] [Conflict resolution] [Peace] [Security] [United Nations]

Image: African Union soldier in Darfur. © Refugees International

Spike in Darfur Sex Assaults; Calls for Int'l Protection

More AU ''firewood patrols'' could help prevent attacks against women.

24.08.2006 A massive increase in sexual assaults near Darfur's largest displacement camp could be halted if African Union forces patrolling the area were immediately given the resources they need to protect civilians, says an international advocacy group.

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From: International Rescue Committee
Related topics/regions: [Sudan]

Image: More AU ''firewood patrols'' could help prevent attacks against women. © Peter Biro / International Rescue Committee

UN Darfur Resolution a 'First Critical Step'

An expert panel is meeting this week to discuss the details of the proposed resolution.

23.08.2006 The first critical step to stop the genocide in Darfur has been accomplished said Africa Action in a letter to activists Monday.

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From: Africa Action
Related topics/regions: [Sudan]

Image: An expert panel is meeting this week to discuss the details of the proposed resolution. © GlobalGiving

Sudan: Saving the Darfur Peace Agreement

Sudan Rejects Claims of Increased Darfur Violence

A woman in South Darfur displaced by violence there.

18.08.2006 Sudanese officials have been sparring verbally with humanitarian groups supporting UN and AU reports of increased violence in Darfur despite thesigning of a peace agreement in early May.

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From: Refugees International
Related topics/regions: [Sudan]

Image: A woman in South Darfur displaced by violence there. © Refugees International

UN: Half a Million Darfurians Cut Off From Aid

Darfur Grows Deadlier

Displaced children in Abu Shouk camp, outside El Fasher, capital of North Darfur.

15.08.2006 The May Darfur Peace Agreement between the Sudanese government and several rebel groups has brought anything but peace. July was the deadliest month of violence for the region since the conflict began.

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From: OneWorld US
Related topics/regions: [Sudan]

Image: Displaced children in Abu Shouk camp, outside El Fasher, capital of North Darfur. © Derk Segaar / United Nations' Integrated Regional Information Network