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"Ladies and gentlemen, a humanitarian disaster on an almost unimaginable scale is taking place right now in Sudan. According to the UN’s international organisation, WHO, approximately 10 000 people are dying every month in the refugee camps in Darfur in Western Sudan. Most of these are children.
The surrounding world is aware of what is happening in Sudan but, in spite of this, is powerless to act faced with this humanitarian tragedy. We agree that the surrounding world must act immediately. The issue is, however, that of how the conflict is best to be resolved. It is important to bear two principles in mind. Firstly, that of broad international support and, secondly, that of respect for international law.
Intervention in Sudan must be based on a UN mandate, affording the greatest possible international support. The UN should act in cooperation with the African Union. The action would thus have the support of the African countries, which would facilitate a lasting solution. One UN organisation that could be used is, for example, the multinational force, SHIRBRIG. This intervention force was one of the UN actors in the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Military intervention by the EU would be in danger of making it more difficult to conduct a successful UN intervention. The plans for an EU intervention in the Sudan conflict also give the impression of being a springboard for the creation of an EU army able to act without a UN mandate. The EU Constitution makes it possible for the EU to intervene in conflicts without UN support. This would be in danger of weakening international law.
Action within the framework of the UN is the best prior condition for creating broad international support for resolving the conflict. In that way, the intervention would also take place within the framework of international law. The solution to the conflict would thus be more legitimate and more sustainable. Thank you for giving me the floor."@en1
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