Promises of peace, reminders of war in Sudan's Blue Nile Food shortages and fighting between government forces and rebels have forced almost 3,000 people to flee their homes in Sudan's Blue Nile state, the United Nations has said. In partnership with Sudanese agencies, the UN hopes to expand a "Community Security and Arms Control (CSAC)" initiative which aims to stabilise communities in the volatile region. Images of Sudanese people participate in a welcoming ceremony and of UN workers, foreign diplomats and Sudanese officials visiting projects in the Blue Nile state