Monday, 30 January 2012Sudanese rebels say they are holding nearly 30 Chinese workers following a battle with Sudan's army in the state of South Kordofan, which borders newly independent South Sudan.
A rebel spokesman for the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North says 29 Chinese are being held for their own safety and are in good health.
The rebels say they captured the Chinese workers on Saturday after a battle with Sudanese government troops.
The two sides have been fighting since June.
The Sudanese army has not commented on the reported incident. |
Monday, 30 January 2012
VOA News
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