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United States Reaction 

 Chris Smith (Republican of New Jersey) made comments about the "slow reaction" to the Darfur crisis where more than 2 million people are suffering. Following these comments, President George W. Bush said he would ask Congress for $225 million in extra emergency funding for Darfur and pledged immediately to send five ships carrying food aid to Sudan. The president also committed to purchase another 40,000 metric tons of food for "rapid shipment" there, and to work with NATO to solve conflicts with the 7,000 annoyed African Union peacekeepers in Darfur. The U.S. Air Force has been sending supplies and equipment through planes from Kigali to the Darfur region of Sudan which is part of the U.N.- African Union peacekeeping mission.

United Kingdom Reaction  The United Kingdom is the third largest donor to the Darfur crisis. All in all, the government has pledged 62.5 million to the cause. Thousands attend concerts and charitable events funding Darfur. On  31 July 2007, the UK reported that they would send 100 troops to Darfur, and also provide up to £100 million in logistical and economic support to the UNAMID. 

 Bibliography   Information: http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2009/January/20090115132552dmslahrellek0.9125025.html

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2006/05/mil-060509-usia01.htm

http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/AFR54/005/2009/en/9b090d01-22c9-4b77-9e72-8da6c2521dcb/afr540052009en.html

Pictures: http://www.pbase.com/perrona/image/86062331

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