Thursday, December 13, 2007

Sudan rebels 'attack oil field'

A Darfur rebel group says it has attacked and taken over a Chinese-run oil field in central Sudan.

A Justice and Equality Movement (Jem) leader said it had defeated 1,200 government troops in Kordofan state.

The Chinese embassy in Khartoum has confirmed there was fighting but denied a Chinese-run facility had been taken.

Jem wants China to end its huge investment in Sudan, which the rebels say is giving the government the funds to buy weapons.

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