EU welcomes outcome of Doha conference for Darfur peace

The European Union (EU) on Saturday expressed its welcome of the results of the stake-holders’ conference which was held in the capital of Qatar, Doha, during the end of the previous May. The High-Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, said through a spokesman that the conference served as a base for reaching a permanent cease-fire and permanent peace and stability in Darfur. In a press statement, Michael Mann, the spokesman of Representative Ashton, called on all the sides involved in the Darfur conflict to end the aggressive operations without any delay and sign a cease-fire agreement and make compromises that would lead to a comprehensive and permanent peace. The statement also affirmed the readiness of the EU to play an active role in following the Doha forum.