UN Security Council Resolution 1706, passed on July 25, 2006, was not implemented. Another Security Council Resolution, 1769, was passed on July 31, 2007 authorizing a hybrid UN/AU Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The force, scheduled to deploy in January 2008, is currently facing obstruction from the Sudanese government.

The African Union peacekeepers cannot ensure operations beyond a few months, and is not ready for a UN transition.

No new signatories have been included, and key provisions have not been implemented. A new round of negotiations is underway to expand the agreement.

Reports are required on the current status of the African Union peacekeepers in Sudan and sanctions against Sudan.

Over 70 percent of oil revenue in Sudan is used for military expenditures.

Assets of four individuals blocked on April 26, 2006. Asset freezes for three additional individuals were announced on May 29, 2007. The United Nations panel of experts has named additional individuals suspected of perpetrating genocide who have not yet been targeted for asset freezes.

The government of Sudan has consistently obstructed humanitarian operations. According to the UN Mission in Sudan, attacks against aid workers have increased dramatically over the past year.

Andrew Natsios appointed on Sept. 19, 2006.