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Sudan's ruling party accuses rebels of fuelling tensions
Sudan's ruling government on Sunday accused former rebels of fuelling tensions in Abyei by naming a governor in the disputed state, saying this was a violation of the north-south cease fire.
- Agencies
- Published: 18:25 April 6, 2008
Khartoum: Sudan's ruling government on Sunday accused former rebels of fuelling tensions in Abyei by naming a governor in the disputed state, saying this was a violation of the north-south cease fire.
The National Congress Party made these charges soon after former southern rebel group Sudan People's Liberation Movement accused the northern army of mobilizing troops into Abyei.
Abyei, dubbed the "Kashmir" of Sudan could be the tipping point to start up the war if it is not resolved soon.
NCP's official in charge of Abyei, said this was in response to SPLM's decision to send troops into Abyei in March when Edward Lino was named administrator without an agreement.
Ahmed added that Lino's self-appointed ministers were involved in a "flagrant violation" of the peace deal, which states that the government must be appointed by the presidency.
Northern Sudanese army troops who entered Abyei town did not violate the deal because they were positioned there and had returned from a tour of duty outside the region.
Lino denied his self-declaration of governor of Abyei, saying: "It is not true. I didn't declare myself governor."
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