As Congress prepares to adjourn prior to the November elections, the Senate has passed an important resolution, S. Res. 684, which demonstrates the continued resolve of Congress to ensure that the U.S. Government remains dedicated to ending the conflict in Darfur. The resolution reaffirms Congress’ 2004 finding that genocide is occurring in Darfur, and highlights the need for a just and inclusive peace process, the full deployment of UNAMID, and the free flow of humanitarian aid.
S. Res. 684, which was authored by Senator Richard Durbin and sponsored by a third of the Senate, also condemns the Government of Sudan for its obstruction of UNAMID deployment; condemns ongoing acts of violence; and calls upon all parties to end hostilities, respect the UN arms embargo, and participate in peace negotiations.
A similar resolution, H. Con. Res. 423 has been introduced in the House by Representative Mark Kirk. While Congress clearly has many items on its plate this week, it should be commended for finding time to once again show its determination to find a solution to the conflict in Darfur.
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