By NNN-KUNA,
United Nations : Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Sudanese Government forces and those of the rebel group Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) to end the fighting near Khartoum.
Expressing “grave concern” at the outbreak of the fighting as a result of the attacks by JEM forces against government forces, Ban “condemns strongly” the use of armed forces and military means by JEM for the achievement of political ends and called for an immediate cessation of fighting and a renewed commitment to a peaceful resolution of outstanding issues, his press office said in a statement.
The statement added that Ban expressed anxiety that the fighting would have on the overall situation in Sudan, as well as on the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and Darfur Agreement, and at the possible effect on civilian lives and property if the fighting escalates. The government claimed today it defeated JEM forces.