Sudan rebels storm base guarding China-run oil fields
CAIRO — Sudanese rebels have renewed attacks on crude oil fields
operated by China.
The rebel Justice and Equality Movement reported attacking a Sudanese
Army outpost in a Chinese-operated oil field in Heglig in central Sudan. The
Darfour rebel movement said Tuesday's assault sparked a flight of 1,000
Sudanese soldiers.
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The Khartoum regime as well as the United Nations reported a rebel
attack. But the Sudanese military said the rebels were repulsed.
Darfour rebels have warned China to withdraw its oil presence from
Sudan. Khartoum produces and estimated 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
