Khartoum, 13 Aug-(ANA)-Officials in the north of Sudan have rejected accusations they armed militias who killed dozens in recent ethnic clashes in the south.
Humanitarian minister Abdelbagi Gailani described the clashes as a "war between tribes" and said Khartoum was committed to stopping the violence.
At least 185 Lou Nuer people were killed in Jonglei state when reportedly attacked by Murle fighters last week.
Several hundred people have died in such clashes this year.
The UN says this is more than in Sudan's Darfur conflict.
Violence over land and cattle in South Sudan is exacerbated by a ready supply of firearms following the 22-year civil war between north and south, which ended in 2005.
Commanders in South Sudan's army accused the north of arming the militias. (ANA)
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