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Sudan Pledges to Form Government Based on Human Rights Principles

Lisa Schlein

   GENEVA - Sudan has approved a request by the Office of the High
   Commissioner for Human Rights to establish a country bureau to help the
   Sudanese government as it moves through a democratic transition to
   become a society based on human rights principles. The announcement and
   a review of the human rights situation in Sudan were presented Thursday
   at a meeting of the U.N. Human Rights Council.

   The High Commissioner's Office welcomes Sudan's cooperation and
   willingness to work with its staff to advance the rights and freedoms
   of its people. It says it plans to focus on several key areas that
   match the government's priorities. These include the strengthening of
   the rule of law, preventing violations, enhancing equality and
   countering discrimination.

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