"Africa seeks Darfur breakthrough"

African mediators are trying to break the deadlock between the Sudan government and two rebels groups and end the conflict in the Darfur region.

One of the rebel groups is insisting that there can be no serious talks until their six conditions are met.

These include the withdrawal of government forces from Darfur and an international enquiry into charges of genocide against non-Arabs.

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Darfur peace talks start in Addis Ababa
The Sudanese government and two of the rebel groups that are active in the Darfur region have started peace talks to end their long-standing conflict in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa.

The Chadian government and the African Union are the mediators in talks between the Sudanese government and the rebel Sudan Liberation and Justice and Equality groups.

Observers from the United States, European Union, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands are also participating.

Full Article : aljazeera.com