Monday, May 9, 2011

North And South Sudan Step Away From The Brink Of War


Abyei: Sudan Troops To Withdraw From Disputed Region -- BBC

North and South Sudan have agreed to withdraw unauthorised troops from the disputed region of Abyei, the UN says.

There have been several recent clashes in the area, which both sides claim.

South Sudan is preparing to secede from Africa's biggest country in July, after 99% of voters backed independence in January's referendum.

Last month, President Omar al-Bashir threatened not to recognise the new state if it tried to claim Abyei.

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More News On North - South Sudan Agreeing To Withdraw Military Forces From the Disputed Region

UN: Sudan's north, south to withdraw Abyei forces -- AP
UN: North, South Sudan Agree on Abyei Troop Pullout -- Voice of America
North, South Sudan to Withdraw Unauthorized Forces From Abyei, UN Reports -- Bloomberg
North, south Sudan to remove Abyei forces - U.N. --Reuters
Joint patrols to take over in Abyei -- UPI
Sudan: UN welcomes agreement to withdraw forces from Abyei area -- UN News Centre

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