WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush announced the airlift ofequipment and vehicles for the humanitarian effort in Darfur, theviolence-plagued western Sudan region where millions of civilianshave been driven from their homes.
The move is intended to help a joint African Union-United Nationsteam save lives by improving the delivery of humanitarian aid. The26,000-strong peacekeeping force in Darfur has struggled with a lackof troops and transport.
Sitting with Sudan's first vice president, Salva Kiir, in theOval Office, Bush said Monday he waived State Departmentrequirements in order to launch the airlift right away.
Rebels who claim they have been neglected …
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