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29 April 2012 - 14:08 AMT

Sudan declares state of emergency at S. Sudan border

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir declared a state of emergency in some areas bordering South Sudan, Reuters reported citing a state-linked media website.

The Sudanese Media Centre said Bashir's decree covered some areas of South Kordofan, White Nile and Sinnar provinces. It did not give further details.