Sudan and South Sudan in fierce oil border clashes

[Redneck Democrat]

Source: BBC News

Clashes have broken out in oil-rich border areas between Sudan and South Sudan in what has been called the biggest confrontation since the countries split last July.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir said his forces had seized a key oil field - a claim denied by Sudan.

Sudan state radio says President Omar al-Bashir has put off next week's visit to South Sudan for a summit.

The countries fought a long civil war before the South seceded from Sudan.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17515209

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Posted 27 March 2012 Last updated at 04:59 ET