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BBC: Archbishop Rowan Williams 'not optimistic' for Sudan

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Kendall Harmon

The Archbishop of Canterbury has added his voice to those warning that Sudan is sliding back towards civil war.

World leaders, from President Obama to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, have raised concerns in recent weeks.

Now Dr Rowan Williams has said he is “not optimistic” that war can be averted in Africa’s largest country.

“I am very concerned indeed, the forces pulling the country apart are getting stronger,” he said, ahead of a news conference making public his concerns.

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