EU concerned about situation in Darfur
Sudan-European Union, Politics, 3/6/2007

EU Foreign Ministers Council expressed Monday its "deep concern " about the continuing deterioration of the security situation and the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, as a consequence of the increasing violence by all parties to the conflict.

The Council in a statement said it is "particularly alarmed by Sudanese Armed Forces bombing near the Chadian border on 11 February, and militia attacks in North Darfur on 13 February resulting in 20 civilian deaths."

It condemned the continuing attacks on humanitarian aid workers, harassment targeting relief activities and ceasefire violations.

Emphasizing the urgent need for an inclusive political agreement to solve the conflict in Darfur, the Council welcomes the recent talks held in Sudan by the AU and UN Special envoys.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Human Rights Watch in Brussels criticized the conclusion of the EU Council on Sudan for being ineffective.

Lotte Leicht, said the EU should "place senior Sudanese officials under immediate travel bans and asset."

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