Geldof blames China for continuing Darfur conflict

Anti-poverty campaigner and Live 8 organiser Bob Geldof today accused China of being responsible for the continuing civil war in Sudan’s Darfur region.

The Irish rock star, nominated for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for organising last year’s Live 8 benefit concerts, said China was protecting the Sudanese government because it provides 6% of China’s oil.