UN 'broke promises over Darfur'
Millions of families hit by the crisis in Darfur are still suffering because of "broken promises" by the UN, it was claimed.
Darfurians are without protection from violence despite assurances from world leaders, a coalition of more than 50 human rights organisations said.
Based on interviews with locals, the Darfur Consortium's report depicts a peacekeeping force hamstrung by lack of basic equipment, training and uniformed personnel.
Dismas Nkunda, spokesman for the consortium, said: "The people of Darfur deserve more than empty words and broken promises.
"One year ago the UN Security Council stood unanimous and promised Darfurians the strongest and largest protection force ever.
"Today that force is just over a third deployed, lacks even the most basic equipment and is unable to protect itself let alone civilians.
"The international community needs to urgently bolster its support to the brave, mostly African peacekeepers. The truth is stark but simple, the international community's failure to act is costing lives."
Darfur exploded into conflict in 2003 when rebel groups began attacking government targets.
The Sudanese government retaliated by launching a military and police campaign in Darfur.
Since then more than two million people have become displaced after fleeing their homes.