Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Threats Of War Return To Darfur

Jem Darfur Rebels Threaten To Resume Sudan War -- BBC

One of the main rebel groups in Sudan's Darfur region has threatened "all-out war" if its leader is arrested.

Sudanese officials have asked Interpol to arrest Justice and Equality Movement (Jem) leader Khalil Ibrahim for planning an attack in Omdurman in 2008.

Jem signed a ceasefire with the government in February but left peace talks earlier this month, claiming the government had launched new raids.

Mr Khalil is currently thought to be in Egypt, which is an ally of Khartoum.

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More News On Sudan

Sudan seeks arrest of key Darfur rebel leader -- AP
Sudan calls for rebel leader arrest -- Al Jazeera
Sudan wants Interpol help to 'arrest rebel chief in Egypt' -- AFP
JEM dismisses as ’laughable’ Sudan’s demand that its leader be arrested -- Sudan Tribune
Sudan Unfazed by Rebel Threats -- Voice of America
Peacekeepers warn of Darfur rebel, Sudan army build-up -- Arab News
Over 100 killed in Darfur clashes since March: UN -- AFP

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