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U.S. again accuses Sudan of air strikes

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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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