Extra Troops Sent to Darfur

(25 Sept '06 - RV) The African Union has announced plans to send 4,000 extra troops into Sudan to reinforce its extended peacekeeping mission in war-ravaved Darfur, bringing the total to 11,000 soldiers. The move comes as international pressure on Sudan rises to allow a 20,000 troop UN force into the region. An estimated 200,000 people have died in Darfur since violence flared in 2003, and 2.5 million have been displaced in the fighting between Government forces, rebels and militias. We spoke to Africa specialist for Christian Aid, Judith Melby. She gave the announcement of extra troops a cautious welcome...