KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s official news agency says Sudan and its newest neighbor, South Sudan, have signed their first agreement since their split in July.
The Sudanese news agency says the accord sets out 10 crossing points between the two nations for people and goods.
The deal was brokered by an African Union team headed by former South African president Thabo Mbeki. South Sudan Defense Minister John Kong flew to Khartoum to sign for his country.
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News agency: First accord between Sudan, South Sudan since July
By Associated Press
September 17, 2011