Violence and refugees spreading from Sudan have prompted United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to propose an 11,000-strong peacekeeping force for Chad. In addition to clashes between the Chadian government and Sudan-based rebel forces, the Secretary-General’s report pointed to the destabilizing effect of Darfur spillover, ethnic violence and widespread bandit activity in the region. The deployment would come as part of a larger program to stabilize central Africa, and would include increased UN involvement in the Central African Republic and Sudan. Mr. Ban emphasized that an increased UN presence would encourage belligerent parties to begin negotiations, and respect current agreements.
The full text of the UN statement can be viewed here.
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