“I condemn the aerial bombardment and military offensive by the Sudanese Armed Forces in Muhajiriya, South Darfur, which has the potential to greatly worsen the humanitarian situation.  I am also troubled by reports that several of the bombs dropped have been in close proximity to UNAMID grounds and that the Sudanese government is impeding the movement of UNAMID forces.  I strongly support Ambassador Susan Rice’s call on the Sudanese government to halt this bombardment and respect the status of forces agreement.  I intend to work with her and the Obama administration to renew international efforts to protect civilians and establish peace in Darfur.”

Senator Feingold is the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs.