The Sudanese Army reported heavy fighting in Darfour in mid-July. The
Army said nearly 400 people, including 75 soldiers, have been killed in
ground operations.
The United States has sought to mediate an end to the rebellion in
Darfour. On July 17, U.S. special envoy Scott Gration arrived in Khartoum to
meet United Nations and African Union officials in an effort to advance
peace talks.
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Sudanese Army Gen. Al Tayeb Osman, commander in Darfour, said the
operation targeted the rebel Justice and Equality Movement, Middle East Newsline reported. In a statement
on July 16, Osman said more than 300 rebels were killed and another 86 JEM
fighters were captured in a week of battles.
This marked the first time in 2010 that the Army acknowledged major
casualties. Osman did not elaborate.
JEM, which has rejected reconciliation talks with the Khartoum regime,
has confirmed reports of heavy fighting in Darfour but denied the army
report of rebel casualties. JEM said it repelled the Army offensive, but
gave no details.
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