WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama late Friday called for an end of fighting betweenSudan andSouth Sudan and direct negotiations between the leaders of the two countries to settle their conflict.
"We know what needs to happen -- the government ofSudanmust stop its military actions, including aerial bombardments," Obama said in a videotaped message to the people of the two countries.
"Likewise, the government ofSouth Sudanmust end its support for armed groups insideSudanand it must cease its military actions across the border, the president added in the address releaded by the State Department.
"The presidents ofSudanandSouth Sudanmust have the courage to return to the table and negotiate and resolve these issues peacefully," Obama pointed out.
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