Sudan reveals intention to pursue nuclear energy
November 4, 2008 (KHARTOUM) – A Sudanese official disclosed today that his country is contemplating developing a nuclear power programme for scientific research.
Omer said that IAEA will fund the programme jointly with the Sudanese government. However he did not say if a formal agreement has been signed.
The Sudanese official noted that the world is moving towards using peaceful use of nuclear energy to produce electricity.
He further said that despite Sudan’s diverse energy sources its devising plans for any future needs to make use of the available technology in different aspects.
Sudan is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which allows countries to build nuclear power stations under international supervision. Its northern neighbor Egypt is already working on constructing a nuclear power station that is expected to be completed within the next 10 years.
Omer said he toured Japan, Austria and Mozambique to brief officials there on the needs of Sudan and opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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Sudan reveals intention to pursue nuclear energy
This is some really worrying news coming out of North and warrants an effective response from the People’s Movement. There is no way, North should be allowed to build nuclear facilities and capability in our vicinity. Something must be done before its too late!