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NEWS TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2013

Bashir emphasises importance of stability in South Sudan

December 16, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir and his South Sudanese counterpart spoke by telephone on Monday in the wake of the clashes that erupted yesterday between military units in Juba.

According to Sudan official news agency (SUNA), Bashir was assured on stability of the security situation in South Sudan’s capital.

During the call Bashir emphasised the importance of security and stability in South Sudan for the interests of the two neighboring nations.

SUNA reported that Kiir thanked Bashir for his call and concern while affirming that the situation is now under control.

Sudanese 1st VP Bakri Hassan Salih made a similar call to his South Sudanese counterpart James Wani Igga.

At a press conference in Juba, Kiir accused his former deputy Riek Machar of attempting a coup attempt and described him as a “prophet of doom [who] continues to persistently pursue his actions of the past”, in reference to the 1991 split in which the ex-vice president defected from the southern-based rebel group during its civil war with Sudan.

He also announced a dust-to-dawn curfew in Juba, saying justice would prevail on those behind the attack.

Several former ministers were taken into custody in connection with the alleged coup attempt.

The situation in Juba remains mysterious with reports of renewed fighting on Tuesday morning and unconfirmed number of casualties and injuries.

(ST)