Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Headlines: China dispatches envoy to Sudan with proposals over oil

Sudan Tribune - The Chinese government on Monday announced that it is sending its special envoy to the region for talks in Khartoum and Juba on the deadlock regarding oil. 


The oil-rich South Sudan became an independent nation last July but is still locked in negotiations with its northern neighbour over many post-secession issues. 


Khartoum is pushing for a quick agreement with Juba on how much the latter should pay it for using the infrastructure on its territories to transport and treat oil exported to the outside world. 


All fees suggested by Sudan which fell between the ranges of $32-$36 per barrel were swiftly rejected by South Sudan...More

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