The bill supports the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping force to Darfur. intensifying the international pressure on the Government of Sudan to comply with the agreement and allow in U.N. peacekeepers. This bill also codifies existing sanctions and calls for additional targeted sanctions on Sudans leaders. While the African Union Mission in Sudan has performed admirably under difficult conditions. a stronger force must be deployed to provide stability. allow refugees to return to their homes. and restore some semblance of normalcy to those affected by the fighting. Section 4 of our legislation calls upon the Government of Sudan to allow a United Nations peacekeeping force into Darfur to achieve these important objectives. Section 4 of our legislation also assigns the special envoy for Sudan. authorized in the fiscal year 2006 supplemental appropriations bill. the task of supporting the peace process.
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