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Ibrahim Ahmed, the Sudanese representative to the UN Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee, to which Franco addressed his remarks, welcomed his recognition of Sudan’s commitment to democracy but said he failed to note the government’s effort to establish peace, and that the SPLM was “solely responsible for violations relating to the conflict - such as displacements, abductions and mistreatment of women and children”. It was unfortunate that Franco had referred to allegations of slavery “without devoting any consideration to the question during his recent visit” and despite their rejection by “credible international figures,” Ahmed added.
Regarding the establishment of a permanent UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) presence in Sudan, Ahmed said “it was far less expensive and more effective to build national capacity” because the government was “fully committed to promoting and protecting human rights”.
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