11.   Opposition rebels have been waging a guerrilla war on the border from bases in Afghanistan.

12.   Relations between Sudan and Uganda deteriorated in the past two years with each side accusing the other of backing armed opposition rebels operating on their territory.

13.   Relations between Sudan and Uganda have deteriorated over the past two years with Khartoum and Kampala accusing one another of backing armed opposition rebels operating on their territory.

14.   Sudanese government troops are preparing a massive counter-offensive against opposition rebels which have seized a swathe of territory in eastern Sudan.