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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Protection of Peacekeeping Troops in Darfur
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Jan 28, 2009 - 7:18:32 AM
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Protection of Peacekeeping Troops in Darfur
Khartoum, Jan. 27 (SUNA) - The government has reiterated its commitment to fulfill its international commitments with regard to protection of the peacekeeping troops in Darfur. Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Ali Al-Sadig pointed out in a press statement Tuesday that the government is committed to make a success the missions of the two UN missions in Sudan as long as the international organization is keen on them and on realizing and implementing the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in the south and keeping peace in Darfur. Responding to a question on statements by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon with regard to military operations in Darfur, the Foreign Ministry's Spokesman explained that the military operations carried out by the Armed Forces are based on two basic principles, the first is self-defense against attacks and targeting by the armed movements and the second is maintaining of security and stability and protection of relief convoys. He stressed that reports that the army targeted civilians are totally untrue and baseless, pointing out that all army operations are based on preservation of the lives, security and stability of the citizens. IF/BT
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