Monday, November 7, 2011

Bahir Has Visited Kurmuk

On Sunday, Bashir visited Kurmuk, a town that was recaptured by his army in the mountainous region of the Blue Nile. Bashir wanted to reiterate that the army will continue their offensive approach in the region until the rebels are crushed. Bashir also urged the townspeople that had fled during the violence to return and he said as a result of the recapture the area will be given rehabilitation and reconstruction programs. Bashir wants this effort to come from the government, not a foreign provider. Since Kurmuk is close to the border of Sudan and Ethiopia, the president does not want anymore people fleeing to Ethiopia and hopes that by establishing rebuilding programs the population will return.

To read more: http://www.afriquejet.com/sudan-omar-el-bashir-2011110626789.html

-Kathleen

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