Oxfam's response to the UN Security Council resolution on Darfur

Oxfam Ireland Press Release
01 August 2007

Emma Naylor, Oxfam's Regional Campaigns Director, said:

Oxfam welcomes the attention being paid to the situation in Darfur by the UN Security Council. Whilst we are pleased that progress has been made, concern remains that the proposed hybrid force is likely to take months to get on the ground. During this time, security problems are likely to continue - affecting the ability of aid agencies to deliver urgent aid to the people of Darfur. The grave humanitarian crisis requires an immediate response. The resolution on the UN-AU force should not detract from the need for parties to the conflict to cease ongoing attacks on civilians and humanitarian aid workers, and to commit to a ceasefire. The international community also needs to take immediate action to support the African Union troops already on the ground. Only then will the situation start to improve for the people of Darfur.

For further information, please contact:
Hannah Chittock on 01865 472530 / 07769 887139

Oxfam Ireland
Paul Dunphy on 016350422 | 0879058075 | paul.dunphy [at] oxfamireland.org &
Phillip Graham on 048 90 57 2891 | phillip.graham [at] oxfamireland.org

Oxfam Ireland is an independent member of Oxfam International- a group of thirteen non-governmental agencies dedicated to fighting poverty and related injustice around the world.

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