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December 13, 2002

The government and the SPLA are maneuvering over who will control the central Nuba mountains. This area, and its half million population, has usually been outside the battle area, but claimed as controlled by the SPLA rebels. Meanwhile, the government is using its growing oil wealth to lure rebel commanders back to the government side.