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Statement of Roger Winter, USAID Assistant Administrator For The Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance Bureau
Inter-Sudanese Conflict Meeting
N'Djamena Chad
March 31, 2004
Mr. President, I am here today representing the delegation of the United States of America to pay you our highest respects for Chad's hosting of these talks intended to constructively resolve the terrible conflict in Darfur. I also convey my respects and appreciation to all the Chadian officials involved, the honorable delegations of the parties, observers, facilitators, and guests.
From the very beginning of the present U.S. administration, the United States has had three goals in its relationship with Sudan; one of those three has always been full humanitarian access for the international community to vulnerable Sudanese populations. We thus have been directed by the White House to actively pursue full humanitarian access in Darfur and a ceasefire between all parties to allow that humanitarian access to be maximally effective. Those parties, we believe, must be free to select their own delegations to these talks.
We have no intention of looking backwards in these talks, except to learn how to better move forward towards practical solutions that improve the situation on the ground for all affected by war. We believe the issues that need to be addressed are not just issues of relief but equally issues of protection of civilians. We believe a robust international presence will be required to achieve that goal and to monitor any ceasefire to which the parties agree.
The United States believes the need for a humanitarian ceasefire is urgent and will work with all participants to achieve a speedy, successful agreement. Aside from the death, destruction, and long-term hostility that the conflict has already caused, our humanitarian experts believe that as many as 100,000 may die over the coming months in Darfur, even if a ceasefire is achieved this week. The toll will rise proportionate to any delays. The entire world will notice and react.
The United States thus believes that a humanitarian ceasefire and full humanitarian access to Darfur's war-affected population must be the first order of the day. It cannot be in lieu of political discussions, as humanitarian matters in civil conflict are always intensely political in nature. However, resolving these matters first will set the stage for a more fruitful discussion on the full range of remaining issues.
Again, please accept assurances of my highest regards and of our commitment to work together with all participants in this urgent task.
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