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“We receive reports now on a daily basis from our own people on the ground in Darfur on widespread atrocities and grave violations of human rights against the civilian population.”

Quote by Jan Egeland

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Jan Egeland is a Norwegian politician born on September 12, 1957. He has extensive experience in the field of international peace and conflict resolution, having served as Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs and holding several senior positions at the United Nations. more

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