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Last update: 29-Mar-2006 18:54 NATO Update

29 March 2006

 

Possible further NATO support for Darfur

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Press briefing by the NATO Spokesman (.MP3/20.036kb)

Background

NATO’s assistance to the African Union for Darfur

On request by the UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in a telephone call to NATO's Secretary General on 27 March, NATO Allies have agreed today to develop options for possible continued support to the African Union mission in Darfur, and potentially also to a possible follow-on UN mission in Darfur.

These options will not envisage any NATO force on the ground in Darfur, nor a leading role for the Alliance. The Allies will consider these options in the coming weeks.