Sunday, July 21, 2013

Sudan files complaint to AU against Uganda's support for rebels

Report from English.news.cn published 20 July 2013; 16:55:46: 
Sudan files complaint to AU against Uganda's support for rebels           
KHARTOUM, Sudan - 20 July 2013 (Xinhua) -- Sudan has filed a complaint to the African Union (AU) against Uganda over its support for rebel insurgency against Khartoum, Almeghar Alsyasi daily reported Saturday.
The paper quoted Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Rahamtalla Mohamed Osman as saying that the Sudanese government "is waiting for the AU's response to its complaint."
"When we receive the AU's response, then every session will have a different discussion," he added.
Khartoum has been accusing Kampala of supporting and providing shelter for rebel movements fighting the Sudanese government.  Editor: Luan
Source:  http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2013-07/20/c_132558465.htm
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Further Reading

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Full story at Congo Watch, Tuesday 23 July 2013:
http://congowatch.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/dr-congo-heavy-fighting-has-resumed.html 
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CAR:  Communiqué of the AU PSC on the situation in the CAR
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Full story at:  Congo Watch, Friday 19 July 2013
http://congowatch.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/car-communique-of-au-psc-on-situation.html
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