UN demands better security in Darfur, Sudan

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Sudan: Confirming massive humanitarian crisis in Darfur, UN demands better security

1 May 2004 – The United Nations warned today that the crisis in Darfur, western Sudan, will worsen dramatically unless security there is immediately improved and humanitarian agencies have better access to those in need.

A UN mission which just completed a three-day visit to the area called on the Sudanese Government to accelerate its efforts to address control armed militias, provide security and protection for displaced people, and facilitate humanitarian access.

"Displaced families are living in difficult and unacceptable conditions and they continue to fear for their lives," said the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director, James Morris, who led the team.

Sudan: Confirming massive humanitarian crisis in Darfur....