Photo credit: Refugees International
02/20/2005

The African Union force in Darfur is beginning to bring a modicum of stability to parts of that war-torn region. Though small and slow to deploy, the force has successfully headed off attacks, negotiated the release of hostages and provided enough security for some displaced villagers to return home. These successes in the face of huge obstacles highlight the need for a bigger force with more logistical and financial support from the donors who are financing the AU deployment.