Monday, April 25, 2011

Sudan: 57 dead in army and militia clash

At least 57 people have been killed in fighting between government forces and a rebel militia in South Sudan, officials have said.

South Sudan army spokesman Brig Malaak Ayuen said dozens were also wounded in the clashes in the state of Jonglei.

The local authorities accuse the government in Khartoum of backing the rebels to destabilise South Sudan, which will soon become independent.

The UN says more than 800 people have been killed in the region this year.

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