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The African Union says the Darfur renewed negotiations take place next October in Libya
The African Union has affirmed the convening of the renewed peace negotiations for Darfur on …. October …. In Libya, and that this was in accordance with the … June … Roadmap for the Darfur political process, saying the Chairperson of the AU Commission and the Secretary General of the UN have agreed to that date on the advice of the AU and UN Special Envoys for Darfur. A Statement by the African Union said the negotiations will take place in Libya, under the leadership of the AU and UN Special Envoys in partnership with the countries of the region and with the support of the wider international community. It said the chairperson of the AU Commission has urged all Parties to demonstrate their serious commitment to achieve a political solution to the Darfur crisis, including through cooperating with the efforts to create a secure environment in Darfur conducive to the negotiations, participating in and committing to the outcome of the negotiations and immediately ceasing all hostile actions. The statement said the chairperson has expressed his hope that the renewed negotiations will move speedily to address the concerns of the people of Darfur, including in particular, the concerns expressed by the Internally Displaced Persons, the Refugees, Women and Youth Groups, Civil society and tribal leaders. The press release said the AU chairperson has called for an immediate end to all violence and support of the Envoys, to agree as a matter of the highest priority, on a strengthened ceasefire supported by AMIS and by the Hybrid Operations, in order to allow for an improvement in the humanitarian situations and enhance the prospects for development and recovery in Darfur.
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