The Sudanese Government yesterday (17 November 2006) agreed with the United Nations, the African Union (AU) and representatives from Security Council member countries and others to allow UN peace-keepers into Darfur to complement the AU mission already there. Khartoum had previously refused a UN presence in Darfur. At present, the UN assists a 7,000-strong African Union mission (AMIS) and is currently working on a $21 million support package.