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Annan concerned over upsurge in violence

    NAIROBI
    UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Monday expressed concern over fighting between government troops and rebels in southern Sudan and particularly its potential impact on humanitarian operations in the area. A statement from the Secretary General's spokesman said Annan called on both sides to "respect fully" the ceasefire agreed upon in April, and ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to "extremely vulnerable" populations in the region. Annan was reacting to the bombing of villages in Bahrel-Ghazal province on Sunday and Monday, attributed by observers to government forces.

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