UN gives Sudan 30 days to 'stop the bloodshed'

The United Nations Security Council has given Sudan 30 days to stem the Darfur conflict or face the prospect of diplomatic and economic sanctions.

The Sudanese government swiftly rejected the resolution, which the council approved 13-0 yesterday, with China and Pakistan abstaining. Sudan’s information minister said it went against a previous agreement with UN secretary-general Kofi Annan.