BBC–Darfur violence alert as Sudan referendum nears

The head of peacekeepers in the Darfur region of Sudan has warned of increased violence ahead of January’s referendum on possible independence for the south.

Ibrahim Gambari condemned recent clashes between the Sudanese army and two Darfuri rebel groups.

Some analysts accuse the government of trying to eliminate the rebels before it deals with the referendum.

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One comment on “BBC–Darfur violence alert as Sudan referendum nears

  1. apple123456 says:

    eliminate the rebels before it deals with the referendum