The military described what appeared to mark the most intense clashes in
Darfour in 2010. Saad said 43 rebels and seven soldiers were killed. Another
90 rebels and 11 soldiers were also said to have been injured.
[On June 22, the Republic of Cyprus reported the seizure of a ship full
of military platforms and weapons destined for Sudan. The Antigua-flagged
ship was seized after it docked at the Cypriot port of Limassol for
refueling. Sudan has been under an arms embargo imposed by the European
Union and United Nations.]
JEM was said to have sustained heavy losses in material. Saad said the
Sudanese Army destroyed 23 rebel combat vehicles and seized another five.
Saad also reported the capture of three artillery guns operated by JEM.
Over the last two weeks, the Sudanese Army, backed by fighter-jets, has
been attacking rebel strongholds throughout Darfour. Officials said the
Sudanese troops have gained control over most of the strongholds and were
deployed along the major roads in the province.
For its part, JEM has reported a victory over the Sudanese Army. JEM
commander Ali Al Wafi Bashar released a statement that reported the rebel
destruction of two Army armored units and the capture of artillery and other
weapons.
"JEM intends to attack Sudanese military positions regardless of their
location and urges civilians to stay away from these areas," Bashar said.