Saturday, October 16, 2010

Sudan Objects To UN Troop Deployments As The Upcoming South Sudan Vote For Independence Draws Near

Sudan Objects To UN Plans For New Border Troops -- BBC News

The Sudanese government has said the UN cannot move new troops to its tense North-South border without its consent.

It comes after the UN's peacekeeping chief said troops would be sent to "hotspots" at the request of the semi-autonomous South's president.

There is growing tension in the country in the run-up to a referendum on Southern independence due to be held in January, correspondents say.

The referendum was part of a 2005 peace deal that ended the civil war.

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More News On The Upcoming South Sudan Referendum For Independence

Sudan rebukes U.N. over border buffer zone plan -- Reuters
Sudanese army warns UN against deploying troops on North-South borders -- Sudan Tribune
UN to boost north-south Sudan border security -- BBC
US says Sudan votes must be held on time -- CNN
Political Disturbance In Sudan Could Lead To Massive Oil Problem -- Business Insider
South Sudan tries to assure China on oil investments -- AFP
George Clooney Aside, Sudan Abyei Conflict About Oil -- Zennie 62
Sudan’s Threatened Peace Deal -- New York Times editorial

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