Sudan threatened with sanctions over 'genocide'

The European Union has joined the US in threatening sanctions against Sudan, hoping to pressure the African country’s government to end the conflict in its western region of Darfur.

Citing “grave concern” at reports of “massive human rights violations” that some have called genocide, EU ministers gathering for a meeting today in Brussels were hoping to push Sudan’s government and rebel groups to resume peace talks as well as improve access for relief groups.