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KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) - In a widening offensive, Sudanese forces on Monday attacked a southern Darfur town controlled by the only rebel group that has signed a peace deal with the government.
The fighting could be a blow to peace talks due this month in Libya aimed at finding peace for Darfur. Organizers were already struggling to ensure the fragmented rebel factions would attend, and the new attack could deepen rebel mistrust of the government.
It also appeared to be an expansion of an offensive the government military has been waging for the past month in northern Darfur, despite promises by President Omar al-Bashir for a cease-fire ahead of the peace talks.
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