To require that Congress be apprised periodically on the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement.

1. Adds SEC. 1209. REPORTS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT at the end of subtitle A of title XII

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   (i) Termination.--The authority in this section shall expire on September 30, 2008.

   Inserted: SEC. 1209. REPORTS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DARFUR PEACE AGREEMENT.

   Inserted: (a) Requirement for Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter until the date that the President submits the certification described in subsection (b), the President shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement of May 5, 2006, and the situation in Darfur, Sudan. Each such report shall include--

   Inserted: (1) a description of the steps being taken by the Government of Sudan, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/ A), and other parties to the Agreement to uphold their commitments to--

   Inserted: (A) demobilize and disarm the Janjaweed, as stated in paragraphs 214(F), 338, 339, 340, 366, 387, and 368 of the Agreement;

   Inserted: (B) provide secure, unfettered access for humanitarian personnel and supplies, as stated in paragraph 214(E) of the Agreement;

   Inserted: (C) ensure that foreign combatants respect the provisions of the Agreement, as stated in paragraphs 341 through 344 of the Agreement; and

   Inserted: (D) expedite the safe and voluntary return of internally-displaced persons and refugees to their places of origin, as stated in paragraphs 182 through 187 of the Agreement;

   Inserted: (2) a description of any violation of the Agreement and any delay in implementing the Agreement, including any such violation or delay that compromises the safety of civilians, and the names of the individuals or entities responsible for such violation or delay;

   Inserted: (3) a description of any attacks against civilians and any activities that disrupt implementation of the Agreement by armed persons who are not a party to the Agreement; and

   Inserted: (4) a description of the ability of the Ceasefire Commission, the African Union Mission in Sudan, and the other organizations identified in the Agreement to monitor the implementation of the Agreement, and a description of any obstruction to such monitoring.

   Inserted: (b) Certification.--The certification described in this subsection is a certification made by the President and submitted to Congress that the Government of Sudan has fulfilled its obligations under the Darfur Peace Agreement of May 5, 2006, to demobilize and disarm the Janjaweed and to protect civilians.

   Inserted: (c) Form and Availability of Reports.--

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   Inserted: (1) Form.--A report submitted under this section shall be in an unclassified form and may include a classified annex.

   Inserted: (2) Availability.--The President shall make the unclassified portion of a reported submitted under this section available to the public.

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   At the end of subtitle A of title XII, add the following:

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