ABUJA, Nigeria – Sudanese rebels rejected a proposal to end the bloodshed in the Darfur region on Sunday, throwing into question the outcome of yet another series of talks to put a stop to fighting that has left tens of thousands of people dead.

African Union mediators brokering the talks said they would extend by 48 hours the deadline for the peace parley’s end.

Salim Ahmed Salim said the talks would continue till midnight on Tuesday, pushing back a scheduled Sunday end to talks that have gone on for two years but so far failed to halt the violence.

Earlier, the rebels called for changes to the deal – after the Sudanese government indicated it would accept the proposal.
thestate.com

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