Tuesday, 26 February 2008

Praise for China about Darfur

ABC Radio Australia
26/02/2008,

The British Government has praised China's efforts to help bring about an end to conflict in Darfur.

China Correspondent Stephen McDonell reports from Beijing that China has been criticised for not doing enough to stop widespread killing in the Sudanese region of Darfur.

He says that doesn't seem to be the view of Britain's Foreign Secretary.

According to David Miliband, China's recent diplomatic efforts represent a major contribution to end the war.

Beijing's special envoy to Darfur, Liu Guijin, has called on Sudan to "cooperate better" with international peacekeepers.

The Sudanese Government has been blamed for deliberately slowing the arrival of peacekeepers.

The British Foreign Secretary says this is clearly Sudan's responsibility and that Beijing is making a significant contribution by raising the issue.

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