A briefing paper prepared by the Geneva based Darfur Releif and Documentation Centre (DRDC) contends that the humanitarian and security situation in Darfur remains worrying inspite of the international community's attention to it. They note the sharp rise in mortality and morbidity rates in the region estimating 4 million war affected people including civilians in inaccesible rural areas. The government of Sudan continues to reject international calls for the deployment of a UN peace keeping force in Darfur. Government assault against national and international organizations including humanitarian releif agencies has continued. They highlight political reasons which are undermining the Africa Union's efforts to end the crisis. The paper makes certain conclusions and recommendations at the end.