UN Resolution on Darfur: Now what?

Sudan has consented to an international UN peacekeeping force of 26,000 troops to be deployed to Darfur to aid the 7,000-strong African Union force already there (provided primarily by Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia). The UN resolution was unanimously approved, but few nations have committed to sending troops. In fact, the current list of committed nations is short and most commitments vague, and it doesn’t easily add up to the number committed. From the International Herald Tribune:

• FRANCE: Ready to send personnel and participate in the chain of command, as well as take part in reconstruction and humanitarian efforts. Has not released numbers of possible contribution.

• DENMARK: Ready to participate in some form, but no details released.

• INDONESIA: Willing to contribute but awaiting details on how many non-African troops are needed.

• NIGERIA: Already has about 2,000 troops in Darfur’s existing African Union force, is ready to send an additional battalion — about 700 solders.

• BRITAIN: Defense Ministry says it “would consider” requests for help. Foreign Office spokeswoman says Britain will not send ground forces.