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Drummers in Sudan peace campaign Drummers in Sudan peace campaign
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Drummers from Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Snow Patrol and the Police have taken part in a "Beat for Peace" film to try to prevent bloodshed in Sudan. Campaigners have kept up a drum beat opposite Downing Street to urge the government to do more to prevent bloodshed in Sudan.
The film is one of a series of events being held in 15 countries calling on world leaders to do more to avoid a return to civil war. So-called "Beat for Peace" events are being held in 15 countries on Saturday.
At least two million people died in the conflict and campaigners fear the peace deal signed five years ago is at risk. Drummers from bands like Pink Floyd have also made a film, warning that Sudan could return to the civil war which killed millions of people.
Gordon Brown has pledged to "step up" the UK's role in peacekeeping in Sudan. Gordon Brown has pledged to "step up" the UK's role in peacekeeping and development in the country.
Displaced Five years ago a peace deal was signed ending Sudan's 22-year-long civil war.
On Saturday, Sudanese Archbishop Daniel Deng will speak at a gathering of hundreds of activists opposite Number 10. But violence flared again in 2009, with more than 2,000 people killed and 350,000 displaced in south Sudan.
Mr Brown, who will meet the archbishop on Monday, said: "Sudan's recent history has been one too often marked by violence, insecurity, and poverty for its people. Campaigners now fear the country could slide back into all-out war unless world leaders do more to try to bolster the fragile peace agreement.
'Insecurity and poverty'
Scores of activists gathered opposite Number 10 on Saturday, beating drums and waving banners saying, "UK don't forget Sudan".
Sudanese Archbishop Daniel Deng was due to address the gathering ahead of a meeting with Mr Brown on Monday.
My personal connection with Sudan is my personal connection with humanity Jamie Catto, Faithless
International Development Minister Gareth Thomas told the rally that the British government would continue to work to sustain peace in Sudan.
In a statement, the prime minister said: "Sudan's recent history has been one too often marked by violence, insecurity, and poverty for its people.
"Sudan's leaders - with the support of the international community - must not allow this also to be the story of Sudan's future.""Sudan's leaders - with the support of the international community - must not allow this also to be the story of Sudan's future."
Violence flared again in 2009, with more than 2,000 people killed and 350,000 displaced in south Sudan.
A referendum is due to be held in January 2011 on independence for the south, but campaigners fear a return to conflict this year could put that vote at risk.A referendum is due to be held in January 2011 on independence for the south, but campaigners fear a return to conflict this year could put that vote at risk.
The Beat for Peace film, part of the broader Sudan365 campaign, features famous British drummers alongside musicians from Sudan and other countries, including Japan and Australia. The Beat for Peace film, part of the broader Sudan365 campaign, features drummers from bands like Radiohead, The Police and Snow Patrol, alongside musicians from Sudan and other countries, including Japan and Australia.
Another of the bands taking part is Faithless and one member, Jamie Catto, told the BBC why he wanted to get involved.
"My personal connection with Sudan is my personal connection with humanity," he said.
"There's nothing else to do but take urgent action and make sure the powers that be listen."