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US officials discuss peace, humanitarian relief in Sudan
KHARTOUM (AFP) - Two visiting senior US officials met with senior members of the Khartoum government for talks on efforts to secure peace and ensure humanitarian assistance in Sudan, government sources said.
Sudanese children march for peace.
KHARTOUM, Sudan - Hundreds of Sudanese schoolchildren have marched to the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum to demand an end to the 21-year civil war.
Annan warns of Rwandan-style genocide in Sudan
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned Wednesday a Rwandan-style genocide may be repeated in Sudan and said international military force could be needed.

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Middle East News Brief
Sudanese freed from US Guantanamo base.
KHARTOUM - Two Sudanese nationals have been freed from the US Navy base at Guantanamo and negotiations were underway for the release of the remaining ten Sudanese detainees, Foreign Minister Mustafa Ismail said.

Sudan peace talks resume in Kenya, under pressure to reach deal.
NAIROBI - The Khartoum government and Sudan's main rebel group resumed peace talks in Kenya aimed at ending 21 years of devastating civil war.

Sudan's Islamist party HQ closed
Sudanese authorities reported that they have shut down the headquarters of the party of the main opposition Islamist leader Hassan al-Turabi.

Sudan in truce with Darfur foes
The Sudanese government and two rebel groups from the western Darfur region have signed a ceasefire in an effort to end the conflict in the area.

Truce extends in Sudan as talks continue
Sudan's government and main southern rebels signed a one-month truce extension.

Sudan accepts U.S. aid
Sudan has accepted to allow American aid experts to enter western Darfur region.


Hmmm... not quite the emotional tone they use with Israel, is it?????