Jack Straw Threatens Sudanese Government With Un Sanctions

Jack Straw has threatened the Sudanese government and rebel forces with new UN sanctions unless they begin serious talks to end the Darfur crisis.

The foreign secretary gave the warning when he met the two sides at drawn-out peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria.

He said: "The international community is not going to allow those individuals who are responsible for gross human rights violations or blocking the peace process to escape the consequences of their actions."

The Security Council is considering sanctions against some members, and he said Britain was prepared to put more names forward.