 The United Nations mission in Sudan said yesterday it had no plans to leave the war-torn western region of Darfur despite an upsurge in violence that has left at least 44 people dead.
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âThe UN has no intention of pulling out of Darfur due to the violence currently taking place in the region,â UN spokeswoman Radhia Achouri told reporters in Khartoum. The UN humanitarian coordinator, Jan Egeland, warned on Sept. 28 that the recent escalation of violence in the region could disrupt the agencyâs operations and relief work in Darfur. âIf it continues to be so dangerous to do humanitarian work, we may not be able to sustain our operations for 2.5 million people,â Egeland said. The security situation in Darfur deteriorated sharply in September after rebels seized two government-held towns and Arab militias loyal to Khartoum raided camps for displaced persons in the region. |