SUSTAINABLE POLITICAL SETTLEMENT FOR DARFUR

Early day motion 371, tabled 22 November 2007 by David Drew (Labour). Signed by 69 members.

That this House welcomes the first phase of the AU-UN Darfur peace talks; underlines the importance of a political solution to the situation in Darfur; notes that the talks are hindered by rebel fragmentation and represent the beginning of a rolling process; therefore urges the international community to continue to work towards greater unity among opposition movements to enable an inclusive second phase of negotiations and work with all parties to find forums conducive to negotiations by all; argues that it is essential for all stakeholders, including Arab communities, to be represented at the talks if peace is to be sustained; and notes this requires increased efforts on civil society inclusion, continued UK support for Darfur-Darfur dialogue, improved communication and reporting mechanisms and an enhanced capacity within the Joint Mediation Support Team.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 11, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1.