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Sudan steps up security, says Darfur rebels advance
09 May 2008 11:59:24 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Opheera McDoom

KHARTOUM, May 9 (Reuters) - Sudan's army has stepped up security in Khartoum, saying it has intelligence that a heavily armed convoy of Darfur rebels has advanced to the neighbouring Kordofan province and is planning an attack.

But the rebel Justice and Equality Movement denied any move
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