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Khartoum vows to rule out moves that may destabilize S. Sudan

Xinhua, May 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Sudanese government on Monday vowed not to carry out any act that may destabilize South Sudan, despite Khartoum's reservations towards Juba's conduct, Sudan's Ashorooq net reported.

"The government has many reservations towards South Sudan, particularly with regard to supporting and sheltering the armed movements, but it will not deal with a reaction that may lead to sedition and destabilization of South Sudan" Ahmed Bilal Osman, Sudan's Information Minister and spokesman, was quoted as saying.

He further reiterated Khartoum's readiness to resolve its differences with South Sudan through direct communication.

He welcomed Juba's announcement of readiness to implement the agreements signed between the two countries.

Khartoum accuses Juba of continuing its support for the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM)/northern sector which is fighting the government at South Kordofan and Blue Nile States.

In September 2012, Sudan and South Sudan signed a cooperation agreement in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa under the patronage of the African Union.

The agreement included a package of understandings relating to security, citizens' status, border and economic issues and others relating to oil and trade. However, the signed agreements did not tackle the issues of Abyei and border demarcation.

The border issue is the biggest obstacle to the settlement of differences between Sudan and South Sudan, revolving around five border areas. Endit