Sudan 'could face new Darfur war'

Peace in Darfur is still far from being achieved; an upsurge in fighting having recently displaced thousands of civilians. Yet another conflict is brewing, this time in the region of South Kordofan. The situation in the state is volatile, with tensions between the different ethnic groups rising. It is critical that the situation is diffused before elections in 2009. Otherwise circumstances could spiral violently out of control.