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IHA/658

SUDAN GRANTS UNITED NATIONS ASSESSMENT MISSION ACCESS TO REBEL-HELD AREAS OF NUBA MOUNTAINS

13 May 1998


Press Release
IHA/658


SUDAN GRANTS UNITED NATIONS ASSESSMENT MISSION ACCESS TO REBEL-HELD AREAS OF NUBA MOUNTAINS

19980513

NEW YORK, 13 May (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) -- The United Nations today warmly welcomed the announcement from the Government of Sudan that it would, for the first time, grant access to rebel-held areas of the Nuba Mountains next week so that an assessment of humanitarian needs in the area can be made.