"Sudan Leader admits Darfur raids" BBC. 24 January 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6295847.stm
A few days ago, there were speculations that the Sudanese president and government were linked to a bombing raid that occurred in 3 villages last week. The Sudanese government denied all claims, that is until now. Sudan's president Omar al-Bashir admitted to the bombings, but stated that the bombings were absolutely necessary seeing that most attacks carried out on civilians are done by rebel groups in the area. He also stated that those groups are not sponsored by the government in any way.
Many people speculated that the bombings went against the 60-Day cease fire signed by al-Bashir. He stated that it did not break the agreement seeing as it was absolutely necessary. He now says that he is open to allowing a UN peacekeeping force into Darfur.
Questions:
1. Why wouldn't he allow the UN forces to enter earlier, say 2 years ago?
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