North Darfur governor praises US humanitarian aid

Feb 5, 2006 (ELFASHIR) — The Governor of North Darfur State, Osman Mohamed Yusuf Kibir, has commended the assistance being provided by the US Administration to his state in the humanitarian field, via the contribution of the World Food Programme (WFP), as well as its role in boosting the peace process in the country.

The Governor, who received Saturday the American Chargé d’Affaires and the accompanying delegation who paid a field visit to the capital of the state, El Fashir, has called on the international community to meet their obligations towards the African Union forces operating in Darfur so that they would be able to discharge their duties with regards to achieving peace, security and stability in Darfur.

The Governor had meanwhile explained to the visiting Chargé d’Affaires the development of the situation in the state, saying the state was currently witnessing a relative stability despite the repeated violations by the armed movements and their aggression on villages and small town in the state at a time the international community has remained silent towards them whereas they should be condemned clearly.

The Chargé d’Affairs had explained at the outset of the meeting that his visit to the state was aimed at getting acquainted with the situation on the ground saying his country support the realization of peace in Sudan and in Darfur in particular.

(ST)