June 05, 2007

UK says Sudan faces tough action if no Darfur progress | International | Reuters

UK says Sudan faces tough action if no Darfur progress | International | Reuters: "LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will push for tougher U.N. sanctions against Sudan if its government does not support international efforts to end the conflict in Darfur, Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said on Tuesday.

All sides in the Darfur conflict faced a choice of committing to the political process outlined by the African Union and United Nations or 'face the consequences,' Beckett told Britain's parliament during a debate on Darfur.

Sudan's cooperation would lead to an end of sanctions and more money for reconstruction and development, she said." Read complete post here.