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Tony Blair is in an uncompromising mood on Darfur
Blair hints at Sudan sanctions

Tony Blair has hinted that sanctions could be imposed against the Sudanese government if progress to resolve the situation in Darfur is not made. The prime minister’s comments come prior to tomorrow’s International Human Rights Day, which is set to focus on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Around two million people have been displaced by… Read more »

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UN secretary general says situation in Iraq is worse than civil war
Annan: Iraq situation worse than civil war

The life of ordinary Iraqis is worse now than under Saddam Hussein, the United Nations (UN) secretary general has warned. Kofi Annan said the violence in the Middle Eastern country at the moment was “much worse” than the civil wars seen in Lebanon and other countries in recent years. His comments come ahead of Tony… Read more »