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2009-05-30 Africa Horn

Clashes leave up to 244 dead in SudanŽs South Kordofan region

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Posted by Fred 2009-05-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Sudan

#1 Fascinating! The two are baggara (cattle nomad) Arab tribes who have traditionally preyed on the African tribes of Bahr al-Ghazal. It appears the Rizayqat are poaching on traditional Misseriya land in South Kordofan. For the sake of mankind in general it can only be hoped that they wipe each other out.

Posted by balthazar 2009-05-30 09:23|| 2009-05-30 09:23|| Front Page Top

#2 Darn it! I didn't see balthazar's comment until over twelve hours later,and it's exactly this kind of background post that helps put the news in perspective. balthazar, if you happen to see this, I'd love if you'd expand on your comment, perhaps post it as a small piece in the Opinion section.

Posted by trailing wife 2009-05-30 21:57|| 2009-05-30 21:57|| Front Page Top

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