Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Drew (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Wednesday, 6 July 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 37 members in total.

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DEVELOPMENTS IN DARFUR PEACE PROCESS

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 concerned about the security situation; believes that security and civilian protection remain the prime objectives; is further concerned about increased fighting, escalating tensions and allegations of aerial bombardments by the Sudanese government in the East of Sudan; notes that Sudan's new interim constitution will come into effect on 9th July and a new government of national unity will be sworn in; and urges the government of national unity swiftly to implement power sharing, wealth-sharing and democracy throughout the country as set out in the comprehensive peace agreement.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

523 

Session

2005-06

Other sponsors

Lynne Jones

Annette Brooke

Andrew George

Mike Hancock

David Leslie Taylor

Subjects

Armed conflict Peace Peace negotiations Darfur

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk