Darfur rebel row jeopardises deal

Darfur, 15 March-(ANA)-A row between Darfur rebel groups has thrown into doubt a peace deal between the rebels and Sudan's government.

One rebel group signed a preliminary deal last month, and a final agreement was due to be completed on 15 March.

Correspondents say talks have stalled as another rebel faction pursues separate talks.

The framework deal agreed last month was hailed as a major breakthrough, prompting President Omar al-Bashir to claim that the war in Darfur was over.

The Justice and Equality Movement (Jem), seen as the main rebel group, signed up to the deal on 23 February.(ANA)

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