A delegation from US congress urges on supporting the rebel movement in South Sudan

Originally published June 8, 1999

Three members of the US congress who are visiting south Sudan stated that the USA must support the rebels in south Sudan under the leadership of John Garang. Senator Sam Brownback, who is leading the US delegation, accused the Sudanese government of targeting civilians and asked it to stop the air raids.

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