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Sudanese peace talks in Nigeria deadlocked

Abuja - After two weeks of talks to end the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region, government and rebel negotiators remain far apart on key security issues, including disarming warring factions, rebels and diplomats said on Monday.

African Union negotiators hosting the talks in Nigeria's capital Abuja have presented a security draft agreement to be ratified by the two sides.

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