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Khartoum turns down Eritrean bid for full ties

The Sudanese government has turned down an Eritrean proposal that the two countries reestablish full diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies in Asmara and Khartoum, citing security concerns, according to media reports on Sunday. Sudan also objected to the continuing use by the opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of the Sudanese embassy building in Asmara, while Eritrea wanted to maintain relations with both the Khartoum government and the opposition, AFP reported.

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