When the South became independent, Khartoum lost about 75 per cent of its oil
production and billions of dollars in revenue, leaving the Heglig area as
its main oil centre.
Tuesday’s attack caused a total production shutdown, said Ahmed Haroun, the
South Kordofan governor.
The latest fighting follows clashes around Heglig that began on March 26.
South Sudan disputes that Heglig is part of the north’s territory.
Source: AFP
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