I send my greetings to those participating in events
around the world protesting the situation in Darfur. It is only fitting
that we take the time today to remember the value of every human life
and the right of every person in the world to live in peace with dignity
and respect.
Our Nation is appalled by the genocide in Darfur, which has led to
the spread of fighting and hostility in the Republic of Chad and the
Central African Republic. We call on the Government of the Republic of
Sudan and the rebel groups to cease fighting and pursue peace.
We continue to work on establishing a credible and effective
peacekeeping force to stop the violence in Darfur. To this end, we are
aggressively engaging all stake-holders to implement U.N. resolution
1706 to transition the African Union Mission in Sudan to a strong
international peacekeeping operation. We are urgently seeking to broaden
support for the Darfur Peace Agreement and pressuring all sides to
implement an immediate ceasefire. We will continue to work with the
Congress, the United Nations, the African Union, and the international
community to provide aid to those who are suffering. The United States
is committed to achieving stability, lasting peace, and the restoration
of basic human rights for the people of Darfur.
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