Thursday, March 17, 2011

War Fears Escalating In South Sudan

South Sudan Army Clash With Heavily Armed Militia -- Yahoo News/Reuters

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – South Sudan's army fought militia in two oil-producing states on Thursday, underscoring the challenges ahead as southern leaders agreed to resume talks with the government in Khartoum.

Southern Sudanese this year voted overwhelmingly to become an independent state on July 9 and secede from the north they have fought for all but a few years since 1955.

But the violence has soured relations with Khartoum, who the south says is arming militias, stalling talks on the mechanics of separation.

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More News On The Growing Conflict In South Sudan

South Sudan clashes in key oil border regions: army -- AFP
Southern Sudan’s Military Clashes With Rebel Militias, Army Spokesman Says -- Bloomberg
Bloody clashes in S. Sudan alarm UK and Washington -- Daily Monitor
North and south Sudan talks to resume: Mbeki -- AFP
North, South Sudan Agreed to Restart Talks After Suspension, Mbeki Says -- Bloomberg
Danger looms in Sudan -- Daily Nation
Genocide minders watching Sudan -- UPI

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