War And Conflict Continues In Darfur

Rising Violence and Stalled Peace in Darfur -- Council On Foreign Relations

While the vote for southern Sudanese secession progressed credibly and with few incidents of violence, the situation in Darfur continues to deteriorate, leaving many analysts to question whether Khartoum is exploiting the international focus on southern Sudan to re-assert its control in the western part of the country. The UN reports 2,321 violent deaths in Darfur in 2010, and the Sudanese military launched operations last month against the only rebel movement to sign the 2006 Darfur Peace Agreement. At the same time, talks between the Sudanese government and Darfur’s rebels have collapsed, and UN and AU mediators are turning their attention away from reaching a peace agreement and toward reaching out to civilian non-combatants on the ground in Darfur—despite widespread cynicism about UN and AU capabilities and intentions.

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More News On The Conflict In Darfur

Darfur peacekeepers not aggressive enough - US -- Reuters
US calls for more 'aggressive' Darfur peacekeeping -- AFP
UN: Peacekeeping troops prevented from performing duties in Darfur -- M&C

Fighting resumes in Darfur -- UPI
Darfur rebels in heavy clashes with Sudan army -- AFP
Darfur rebels and Sudan army in second clash in week -- Reuters
New clashes between Government and rebels erupt in North Darfur, UN reports -- UN News Centre
Sudanese army says 'clashed” with Darfur rebels killing dozens -- Afrique En Ligne
Sudanese army, Darfur rebels clash in North Darfur, a helicopter downed -- Sudan Tribune
Sudan: Heavy fighting in North Darfur, casualties unknown -- Wire Update
Heavy fighting ongoing in Darfur, say peacekeepers -- M&C
UN worried about upsurge of fighting in Darfur -- Toronto Sun
Government-rebel clashes in Darfur subside but tensions persist – UN -- UN News Centre

Sudanese Troops Arrest 37 in Darfur Camp -- Voice of America
UN mission: Sudanese troops arrest 37 after search in Darfur camp for displaced persons -- Canadian Press/AP

Sudan reaffirms its rejection to Darfur rebels’ demands on power sharing -- Sudan Tribune
Future of Sudan's Darfur uncertain post-referendum -- Newsday.com