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Sudan's president pledges Darfur peace

Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's president, says he's a peacemaker, and told Darfuris this during a visit to the region.

His promises of roads and schools for the war-torn state, were welcomed with applause by the people of Darfur.

Mohammed Adow was with al-Bashir when he arrived in the northern town of El Fasher, and stayed behind to gauge reaction.

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