Intensified conflict between the Dinka-dominated Sudan Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) and the rival Nuer-dominated South Sudan Defence Force has left the government in Khartoum in a quandary.

Andrei Bastovoi, Ascom's project manager for Block 5b south of Ayot in Jonglei, admitted there had been problems with the convoys engaged in preparation work in the swamps, but argued that operations had not been interrupted.

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