BRIEF: Rebels in Sudan Accuse Government of Attacks

KHARTOUM, Sudan – Darfur rebels have accused the Sudanese government of attacking an area along the border of Chad in violation of a unilateral ceasefire declaration given at the opening of peace talks in Libya.  Two factions, who did not attend the talks, claim that the government attacked the Jabel Moun area on Saturday, at the same time the government was announcing the ceasefire.  A Sudanese army spokesman has denied the reports.

Peace talks have been scheduled since early September, however key rebel groups have refused to participate.  Repeated efforts to create a lasting peace in the region have been unsuccessful. 

Experts estimate that since the conflict began in 2003, 200,000 people have died and over 2 million have been displaced.

For more information, please see:

Reuters – Darfur rebels say government attacks despite ceasefire – 29 October 2007

Author: Impunity Watch Archive