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To: Tomas who wrote (295)5/25/1999 11:43:00 AM
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Sudan: The war is now no longer a battle for territory but for oil resources

Khartoum, May 25 (Reuters), by Alistair Lyon
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The scheduled start of oil exports in July or August promises to alleviate economic burdens weighing on this impoverished nation of 29 million, but could turn southern oil fields into a new focus for a long-running conflict.
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One European diplomat said internal reconciliation in both parts of Sudan could sharpen now-blurred north-south divisions, especially as the oil factor gains new importance.

''Oil is bringing pressure on both parties,'' he said. ''The war is now no longer a battle for territory for this or that garrison town, but to control or destabilise oil resources.''

Full article: FEATURE - Sudan's Islamist rulers feel new confidence
sudan.net
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