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Darfur rebels sign truce with Sudan

Darfur's most powerful rebel group and the Sudanese government Feb.23 signed a truce after a year of internationally sponsored negotiations, raising hopes the bloody seven-year conflict could draw to a close. Rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim of the Justice and Equality Movement announced the cease-fire would begin as the international sponsors of the talks announced a $1 billion (¥91 billion) development fund for the war-ravaged region. (AP)

Shukan ST: March 12, 2010

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