U.S. again accuses Sudan of air strikes
Special to World Tribune.com
MIDDLE EAST NEWSLINE
Friday, June 8, 2001
WASHINGTON — The United States has again accused Sudan of launching
air strikes against civilian targets in the war-torn south.
U.S. officials said the air strikes ordered by the regime in Khartoum
attempt to halt an offensive by the Sudanese People's Liberation Army. The
SPLA is said to have made significant gains over the last week and rebel
forces are
threatening oil installations in the southern and eastern portion of Sudan.
The Sudanese air strikes have shattered a ceasefire declared by the
government on May 25. In one Sudanese air raid last week, four civilians
were killed, officials said. They said the strikes have targeted air strips
used to transport food to starving civilians.
"If confirmed, these reports will raise serious questions about the
assurances that we've heard from the government of Sudan," State Department
spokesman Richard Boucher said.
Friday, June 8, 2001
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