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- 1Sudanese commander orders Blue Nile troops to prepare rebel offensive●Sudanese commander orders troops in Blue Nile to prepare push against rebels
A Sudanese military commander has ordered troops stationed in Blue Nile state to ready themselves for an offensive against rebel forces. The order signals an escalation in the government's campaign in the restive southern region, where insurgent groups have long challenged Khartoum's control. Further details on the timing or scale of the planned push have not been disclosed.