Protection for the people of Darfur
The international community has pledged to deliver the 'largest peacekeeping force in the world' to Darfur. However, more than a year after its creation, the force has only 9,000 troops and is struggling to do its job.
Call on Gordon Brown to deliver what's been promised
In July 2007, the UN announced that a new, stronger peacekeeping force would finally be sent into Darfur.
This was hailed as a ray of hope for the people of Darfur. And at 26,000 strong, the force was planned to be the largest peacekeeping operation in the world.
However, many UN nations are failing to provide the troops and equipment they promised. And the violence in Darfur continues.
Urge Gordon Brown to use his influence to push the international community to make sure Darfur receives the peacekeeping force that it desperately needs.
Peacekeeping troops alone cannot solve the Darfur crisis, but a full force with the right equipment could significantly improve the situation and provide real protection for ordinary people.
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The Darfur peacekeeping force is so short of funds, equipment, personnel and training that some troops have had to resort to putting blue plastic bags over their old helmets in order to make them regulation UN blue.
Life in Darfur
Despite facing an uncertain future, life goes on for the people of Darfur.
