Democratic Underground - The Arab League fought the UN tooth and nail?

or was it the part of the resolution that called for foreign military intervention? The resolution despite the supposed efforts of the Arab League passed in 2004 signed by Security Counsel all in all there were 13 votes for none against and 2 abstentions those being China and Pakistan. BTW just were is that intervention now, are you suggesting that the UN members who signed the resolution are so very intimidated by the Arab League that they are afraid or was it all just smoke and mirrors anyway the appearance of "doing something"

In the mean time though the Arab League adopted their own resolution-

Arab League Ministerial Council Adopts Resolution on Sudan August 8, 2004
Prompted by a call from the Sudanese president, the Arab League's Ministerial Committee convened a special session to deliberate the developments in Sudan's Darfur region. Delegations attending included: Prof. Alfa Omar Kunari, Proconsul of African Union; Hamed AlGhabed, African Union Special Envoy to Darfur; Ian Bronk, UN Sec. Gen. Special Envoy; and HE Haj Abubakr Tango, Foreign Minister of Nigeria representing President of the African Union, Pres. O. Obasanju.
The meeting issued a detailed statement and adopted several resolutions. Below are excerpts of those resolutions:
1. Expresses grave concern at the human tragedy facing the Darfur refugees and those who fled to neighboring Chad. Also it is alarmed by the level of violence against civilians and human rights violations practiced by all parties to the conflict, and by armed factions including the Janjawid.
2. Welcomes the measures announced by the Sudanese Government to implement its agreements and obligations reached with the UN Secretary General on July 3, 2004.
3. Welcomes the bilateral agreement reached between the UN Secretary General, Sudan's Foreign Minister, and the UN's Special envoy to Sudan to include the Arab League's General Secretariat in the combined efforts aimed at ensuring the implementation of earlier agreements.
4. Approve the removal of rebel forces into previously defined positions, and for the Government of Sudan to disarm the militias, in a coordinated step and under the auspices of the (African) Union.
5. Welcomes the efforts by the independent Sudanese Investigation Committee, and authorizes the General Secretariat (of the Arab League) to work closely with the Government of Sudan to assist and bolster its efforts to investigate human rights violations.
6. Calls upon both rebel groups to resume peace talks with the Government of Sudan, under the auspices of the African Union, unconditionally in order to reach a political solution in Darfur.
7. Calls upon the (U.N) Security Council to allow appropriate time for the Government of Sudan to implement its obligations and agreements stipulated in the joint statement with the UN and the Security Council's resolution 1556. Denunciation of any suggestion for military intervention in Darfur, or imposition of sanctions against Sudan, and, instead, provide the needed assistance for the refugees to return to their villages and farms. Also, it implores the international donors and the UN to quickly finance human needs for those involved in Darfur and the refugees in Chad.
8. Provide adequate and complete Arab (states) assistance to the African Union in its efforts to resolve the crisis in Darfur. And, calls upon member states (of the League) to actively participate in the cease fire observers effort and contribute to its safety.
9. Provide immediate financial, technical and logistical assistance to the Government of Sudan and bolster its efforts to maintain security and stability in Darfur.
10. Appeal to the neighboring countries to deny armed militias from establishing bases within their borders, or allow their free movement.
11. Request the General Secretariat to coordinate with the Government of Sudan to organize regular visits to Darfur by a representative committee of the member states, and to coordinate relief efforts with the African Union observer team.
12. Call upon the Secretary General to immediately commence contacts with the Security Council members and with the international community and update them on the Arab collective efforts to resolve the crisis.
13. Requests the Secretary General provide an update at the next session of the League's Ministerial Committee

http://www.arableague-us.org/ministerial_council.html

http://www.securitycouncilreport.org/site/c.glKWLeMTIsG/b.3041197/k.1777/August_2007BRDarfurSudan.htm

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