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South Sudan 'to withdraw troops from Heglig oil field
Source: BBC
20 April 2012 Last updated at 12:24 GMT
South Sudan 'to withdraw troops from Heglig oil field
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has ordered the withdrawal of his troops from the Heglig oil field across the border in Sudan.
South Sudanese forces captured the oil field last week, accusing Khartoum of using it as a base to launch attacks.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said the occupation is illegal and also called on Sudan to stop bombing the South.
The escalating fighting and rhetoric between the two sides over the last week has led to fears of all-out war.
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South Sudan 'to withdraw troops from Heglig oil field
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has ordered the withdrawal of his troops from the Heglig oil field across the border in Sudan.
South Sudanese forces captured the oil field last week, accusing Khartoum of using it as a base to launch attacks.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said the occupation is illegal and also called on Sudan to stop bombing the South.
The escalating fighting and rhetoric between the two sides over the last week has led to fears of all-out war.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17787142