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Sudanese War Planes Bomb South Sudan Oil State

HeadlineApr 23, 2012

Sudanese war planes have reportedly launched a fresh bombing raid on Bentiu, capital of the oil-rich South Sudan border state of Unity. At least one child was killed. The attack comes as South Sudan’s army completes a pullout of the contested Heglig oil field seized from Sudan’s army on April 10. On Sunday, South Sudan accused Khartoum of air strikes against the departing troops. On Friday, President Obama recorded a videotaped message for the people in Sudan and South Sudan.

President Obama: “The government of Sudan must stop its military actions, including aerial bombardments. It must give aid workers the access they need to save lives, and it must end its support for armed groups inside the South. Likewise, the government of South Sudan must end its support for armed groups inside Sudan, and it must cease its military actions across the border.”

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