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Sudan and South Sudan Prolong Oil Negotiations

Feb 15, 2013 | 11:30 GMT

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Jan. 25 in Addis Ababa

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Summary

Sudan and South Sudan are still trying to sort out their differences as they negotiate the oil and security agreement that ended a brief border conflict less than a year ago. However, diplomatic and military problems continue to delay the process. As negotiations drag on, Juba's inability to export its oil without Khartoum's cooperation is strangling the South Sudanese economy.

Political and security issues are hindering a settlement....

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