Sudan and South Sudan
have begun talks to deploy a joint force to protect oilfields in the
South threatened by rebels, Sudan's foreign minister says.
The news comes after Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir flew to
South Sudan to discuss the unrest there with his counterpart, Salva
Kiir.The conflict pits supporters of Mr Kiir against rebels led by his sacked deputy, Riek Machar.
At least 1,000 people have been killed since violence erupted on 15 December.
The violence started after Mr Kiir accused Mr Machar of attempting a coup - an allegation he denies.
Nearly 200,000 people have been displaced in the conflict, which has taken on ethnic undertones. Mr Kiir is from the Dinka community, the country's largest, and Mr Machar from the Nuer group for more news clickhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25628582#TWEET1004711
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