Sudan opposition renews threat to boycott election - AP

Date: 
Apr 1, 2010
Author: 
Mohamed Osman and Sarah El Deeb

KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan's major opposition parties threatened late on Thursday a total boycott of the country's first multiparty elections in decades, citing irregularities and government bias.

Opposition leaders gave themselves 24 hours to consult with their parties before making a final decision. A boycott would shatter the credibility of the landmark contests which were meant to stabilize the fractious country and could spark renewed unrest and bloodshed.

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