SUDAN

There has been little or no progress in bringing about a solution to the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Some of you may recall that the Darfur conflict erupted in February 2003 when the rebels took up arms against the government, accusing Khartoum of decades of neglect and oppression. The Sudanese government tried to put down the rebellion using an Arab militia, known as the Janjawid, which has also been accused of waging a campaign of ethnic cleansing against the villagers in Darfur.

The latest is that the peace talks have stalled as rebel delegates refuse to continue until their demands are met.

It has been reported that the rebel Justice and Equality Movement and the Sudan Liberation Movement refused to resume talks unless they are assured government attacks stop in Darfur.
They also want the African Union to condemn recent attacks and have called on government troops to return to their barracks. The government said the demands were impossible to be met because forces were providing security and clearing areas of what they called lawless elements.

For more on the conflict you can go to http://allafrica.com/sudan/

I would really like to know your take on this ongoing conflict in the largest African country. Do you think the international community is doing enough - UN in particular? Do you think that the AU has the will? Leave a comment.