Reply #4: A nice article that speaks of Kerry's effort - and a nice photo

[karynnj]

Nice article on Kerry's diplomacy for Obama in trying to move Sudan to a more peaceful place. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i5kEGECgp0uC9mzBA73sQqWK0o1A?docId=CNG.a873154189fae54fc673166df8ae65f2.611


Cool photo of Kerry speaking to a large group of Sudanese:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/media/ALeqM5g-RVYfzGWRQ1Ep3q_DaYfaGEfsZA?docId=photo_1294431905458-1-0&size=l

More information on the trip:

Kerry, who is also the Chairman of the U.S. Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, arrived to El Fasher along with seven members of the delegation. They were welcomed by UNAMID (UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur) Joint Special Representative Ibrahim Gambari and other senior officials.
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The delegation further paid a visit to the governor of North Darfur. Then, they flew to Shangil Tobaya, approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) south of El Fasher, to visit internally displaced people after clashes in the area last December between armed movements and government forces.

UNAMID peacekeepers were recognized for their efforts to preserve peace and stability to the troubled region that just emerged from two decades of war between the northern-based Government and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in the south.

"We have great respect for what you're doing, and we hope that your lives and the lives of the Darfurians and of the Sudanese will change over the course of the next year much more dramatically," Kerry told peacekeepers.

http://wireupdate.com/wires/13916/u-s-senator-john-kerry-visits-sudan-ahead-of-souths-referendum/

There was no information on who other than Kerry is in the delegation - whether Senators, Congressmen, SFRC staff, or state department people.