Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Sudan

Riots continue in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, despite a curfew, with Arab and southern Sudanese gangs launching a series of retaliatory attacks. More than 800 people have been wounded and 71 killed in the violence which erupted after ex-rebel southern leader John Garang died in a helicopter crash.

News of Mr Garang's death sparked riots among southerners on the streets of Khartoum on Monday leaving 52 dead.

As usual, a very strong statement from the UN will ensure peace:

On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council urged calm.

Luckily, someone is taking action:

Meanwhile, US envoys are to meet Mr Kiir in New Site, a southern Sudanese settlement near the scene of the crash, where former rebel fighters and civilian supporters have gathered to pay their respects to Garang. They will also hold talks with President Omar al-Bashir and other Sudanese leaders as part of the efforts to help reinforce the peace agreement.

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