USUN INSTRUCTIONS: UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON SUDAN

UNCLAS STATE 096580 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER SU UNSC SUBJECT: USUN INSTRUCTIONS: UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON SUDAN SANCTIONS COMMITTEE ¶1. USUN may draw on the following points during the September 11 Security Council Consultations on the UNSC Sudan Sanctions Committee: -- The United States would like to thank Italian Ambassador Terzi for his statement and for his efforts as the new Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan. -- We would also like to express our appreciation for the work of the Committee's Panel of Experts, which is done under challenging circumstances. We thank the Panel of Experts for their work to highlight ways to improve the implementation of the measures imposed by the Security Council, and we anticipate the release of their next report in the coming weeks. -- The United States notes with grave concern the recent events on the ground, including the fighting last week in North Darfur that resulted in many civilian deaths, large civilian displacement, and destruction of cities in North Darfur. The 25 August attacks on the Kalma internally displaced persons camp in South Darfur left more than 40 people dead, most of them women and children, and even more wounded. We are increasingly troubled by the continuing violence, combined with increasing bureaucratic harassment and denial of humanitarian access to affected populations. -- The United States calls upon all parties to immediately cease hostilities; cooperate with UN/AU Chief Mediator Bassole; and renew the political process to achieve a negotiated settlement for an inclusive peace agreement. -- We also call upon the Government of Sudan to fully cooperate to allow for a complete and rapid deployment of UNAMID; facilitate humanitarian access; grant multiple-entry visas to the Panel of Experts; assist the Panel of Experts in arranging meetings with officials from the government; cease the use of aircraft painted white to resemble humanitarian aircraft; and work to stop violations of the existing arms embargo. -- We remind the Government of Sudan that it must fully implement and comply with the measures in UNSCR 1591 (2005), which includes freezing the assets and preventing the entry into or transit through their territories of designated individuals. UNSC resolution 1591 also requires the Government of Sudan seek Committee approval in advance of moving weapons, ammunition and military equipment into the Darfur region. -- The United States encourages the 1591 Committee and its Panel of Experts to focus on concrete ways to enhance implementation of the measures specified in UNSCR 1591 (2005) with specific attention to the origin of arms flowing into Darfur. ¶2. Jean T Clark (clarkjt@state.sgov.gov, 202.736.7736) in IO/PSC is the point of contact. ¶3. Department appreciates Mission's efforts. RICE