Delaying Peace in Darfur

(05 Dec 2006 RV) A former rebel leader from Sudan's Darfur region who joined the government said today, he could leave because of a pro-government assault on a main town.

Minni Minnawi says the government is rearming the Arab Janjaweed militia, who he accused of attacking the town of el-Fasher.

Minawi, who has become the senior adviser to the sudanese president, refused to go his office at the presidential palace today after denouncing the attacks in El Fasher.

we spoke to executive director at africa action, Nee Acquaytee. He says it is a serious development.