EU concerned over security situation in Darfur - Irna

The EU Council of Foreign Mnisters Monday voiced concerns "that the security situation in Darfur remains serious," reports Irna 27 Feb 2006:

Holding its regular monthly meeting in Brussels, the council called on the parties to respect the ceasefire and urged them to negotiate in Abuja under the leadership of the African Union (AU) with urgency and in good faith.

It reiterated the EU's commitment to provide the AU with continuing support -- both political and financial -- and to the and policing components of the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS).