Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel attack

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-12-2008 08:37

Sudan has severed relations with Chad, accusing it of supporting Darfur rebels who assaulted the capital, Khartoum.

Sudan has severed relations with Chad, accusing it of  supporting Darfur rebels who assaulted the capital, Khartoum.

A curfew was lifted in Khartoum but remained in effect in Omdurman, the northern gate of the capital. More than 300 rebels have been reportedly arrested.

A Sudanese government spokesman says the attack means political leaders will have to re-evaluate Khartoum's relations with Chad.

Sudanese authorities are warning residents on the Sudan-Chad border to beware of possible retaliatory attacks. UN officials say security teams in Darfur are closely monitoring developments.

Editor:Du Xiaodan