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22nd Nov 2007, EDM 370, Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement

By admin • Nov 24th, 2007

EDM 370
SUDAN COMPREHENSIVE PEACE AGREEMENT

22.11.2007
 
Drew, David
Co Sponsors:  Andrew Mitchell, Lynne Featherstone, John Barrett, Hugh Bayley, David Lidington, Susan Kramer
That this House notes that the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between North and South Sudan is the cornerstone of sustainable peace in Sudan; warns that the agreement is in danger of collapse; notes [...]



22nd Nov 2007, EDM371, Sustainable Political Settlement for Darfur

By admin • Nov 24th, 2007

 
EDM 371
SUSTAINABLE POLITICAL SETTLEMENT FOR DARFUR
 
22.11.2007
Drew, David
Co Sponsors: Mark Lancaster, Lynne Featherstone, David Lidington, Robert Key, Andrew George
That this House welcomes the first phase of the AU-UN Darfur peace talks; underlines the importance of a political solution to the situation in Darfur; notes that the talks are hindered by rebel fragmentation and represent the [...]



Early Day Motions at Close of 06-07 Parliamentary Session

By admin • Nov 5th, 2007

The following table summarises the status of Early Day Motions (EDMs) pertaining to Sudanese issues at the end of the 2006-2007 Parliamentary session. The full text of each motion is copied below. (EDMs are formal motions submitted for debate in the House of Commons. Very few EDMs are directly debated, however, they are [...]



6th July 2005, Developments in Darfur Peace Process

By admin • Jul 6th, 2005

EDM 523
DEVELOPMENTS IN DARFUR PEACE PROCESS                  06.07.2005
That this House welcomes the news that the government of Sudan and Darfur rebels have reached agreement on a declaration of principles that will form the basis for further negotiations; is hopeful the agreement will kick-start the political process leading to a comprehensive solution to the Darfur crisis; remains [...]



6th July 2005, EDM 521 - Speaker Abbot Award to Alfred Taban

By admin • Jul 6th, 2005

EDM 521
SPEAKER ABBOT AWARD TO ALFRED TABAN                                  06.07.2005
That this House congratulates Alfred Taban of Sudan for the recognition for outstanding journalism by the presentation of the Speaker Abbot Award to him, by Speaker Martin on Tuesday 5th July and in particular for his bravery in the face of personal risk including torture, and for his [...]



6th July 2005, EDM 523, Developments in Darfur Peace Process

By admin • Jul 6th, 2005

EDM 523
DEVELOPMENTS IN DARFUR PEACE PROCESS                  06.07.2005
That this House welcomes the news that the government of Sudan and Darfur rebels have reached agreement on a declaration of principles that will form the basis for further negotiations; is hopeful the agreement will kick-start the political process leading to a comprehensive solution to the Darfur crisis; remains [...]



25th May 2005, EDM 212, Situation in Darfur

By admin • May 25th, 2005

EDM 212
SITUATION IN DARFUR                                                              25.05.2005
That this House is alarmed that, more than one year after the signing of a ceasefire agreement on Darfur, the situation continues to deteriorate, that the peace process remains stalled and the people of Darfur still lack adequate protection, that 10,000 people continue to die each month and insecurity, increased targeting [...]



10th Jan 2005, EDM 453, Sudan’s Opporunity for Peace and Development

By admin • Jan 10th, 2005

EDM 453
SUDAN’S OPPORTUNITY FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT               10.01.2005
That this House celebrates the signing of a historic comprehensive peace agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement and Army; recognises that this ends Sudan’s 21 year civil war and introduces major protocols on power and wealth, strategic and regional development [...]



16th Dec 2003, EDM 293, Conflict in Darfur, W.Sudan

By admin • Dec 16th, 2003

EDM 293
CONFLICT IN DARFUR, WESTERN SUDAN                                   16.12.2003
That this House is gravely concerned at the ongoing conflict in the Darfur region of Western Sudan, where increasing insecurity has resulted in an alarming deterioration in the humanitarian and human rights situations, with an estimated 7,000 killings since the start of the conflict, 600,000 displaced, reports of [...]



29th Oct 2003, EDM 1842 - Peace and Progress in Sudan

By admin • Oct 23rd, 2003

EDM 1842
PEACE AND PROGRESS IN SUDAN
That this House welcomes the breakthrough in the current IGAD-sponsored peace process in Sudan; acknowledges that the signing of the pivotal security arrangements framework agreement by the Government of Sudan and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army represents a vitally important step towards a full agreement; congratulates the UK Government on its [...]



11th Jun 2003, EDM 1386, Conflict and Human Rights in Darfur, Sudan

By admin • Jun 11th, 2003

 EDM 1386
CONFLICT AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN DARFUR, SUDAN      11.06.2003
That this House is concerned about the emergence of armed conflict between Arab nomads and sedentary farmers from the Fur and Massayalit tribes in Darfus in western Sudan; is aware of the recent formation of an armed rebel group, the Sudan Liberation Army, in the region, [...]