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UN not responsible for security in Darfur – official
KHARTOUM, July 16, 2005 (KUNA) — UN mission in Sudan said Saturday it was not its job to safeguard security in the troubled province of Darfur.
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Sudanese army soldiers patrol on camels outside the Mornay camp in western Darfur, Sudan.(AFP). |
A UN official said in remarks here that the African Union (AU) was responsible for the security in Darfur in western Sudan.
The official underlined UN commitment to supporting Sudan by a peacekeeping force of 10,750 troops.
The protection of civilians is the responsibility of the Sudanese government, he added. He said the international forces would defend themselves if they were attacked.