From the BBC News:Rival troops from north and south are converging on central Sudan, a UN official has told the BBC.
The country was "on the brink" of a resumption of the 20-year civil war, said UN regional co-ordinator for South Sudan David Gressley.
The warning follows recent clashes in the oil-rich region of Abyei, which is claimed by both sides.
On Tuesday, the US envoy to Sudan warned that leaders from both sides were not interested in peace.
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News From Other Sources:
Sudan on the brink of civil war, says UN -- The Telegraph
South Sudan Wants Govt. Troops Out -- Time Magazine
Former Sudan Rebels Say No More War With Northern Neighbors -- Voice Of America
US suspends normalisation talks with Sudan -- AFP
South Sudan leader plays down talk of civil war -- AFP
My Comment: Tens of billions of dollars in oil are at stake .... Duh .... everyone wants it, so expect war in the next few weeks.
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