[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
[December 10, 2006]
[Pages 2172-2173]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Situation in Darfur, Sudan
December 10, 2006

    I send my greetings to those participating in events around the 
world protesting the situation in Darfur. It is only fitting that we 
take the time today to remember the value of every human life and the 
right of every person in the world to live in peace with dignity and 
respect.
    Our Nation is appalled by the genocide in Darfur, which has led to 
the spread of fighting and hostility in the Republic of Chad and the 
Central African Republic. We call on the Government of the Republic of 
Sudan and the rebel groups to cease fighting and pursue peace.
    We continue to work on establishing a credible and effective 
peacekeeping force to stop the violence in Darfur. To this end, we are 
aggressively engaging all stakeholders to implement U.N. Resolution 1706 
to transition the African Union Mission in Sudan to a strong 
international peacekeeping operation. We are urgently seeking to broaden 
support for the Darfur Peace Agreement and pressuring all sides to 
implement an immediate cease-fire. We will continue to work with the 
Congress, the United Nations, the African Union, and the international 
community to provide aid to

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those who are suffering. The United States is committed to achieving 
stability, lasting peace, and the restoration of basic human rights for 
the people of Darfur.