Sudan urges south Sudan to drive out hostile armed groups

The Sudanese government called on South Sudan on Monday to expedite its pledges to expel armed groups hostile to Khartoum, official Sudanese media center (SMC) reported.

Sudan awaits the fulfillment of South Sudan's promise by South Sudan Vice President Taban Deng to eject the armed movements from Juba within 24 days, said Ahmed Bilal Osman, the Sudanese minister of information and spokesperson for the government, reported SMC.

Osman hoped that this promise would be implemented on set date by South Sudan government.

He hailed ties between the two countries, saying "we are working for the unity of South Sudan and supporting the UN steps for stability in the new state."

Taban Deng affirmed that his country would not be a "base" for any armed groups against Sudan during his visit to Khartoum on Aug. 22.

The two countries agreed to settle all outstanding security issues and implement them within 21 days, Deng said at a press conference after meeting with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.

Source : XINHUA