SUDAN: KHARTOUM: MILITARY PARADE

(3 Jul 1995) Natural Sound
Thousands took to the streets in Khartoum, Sudan today (Monday).
The rally is a massive show of support for Omar el-Bashir - the country's President - and an opportunity for many to voice their anger at Egypt.
The two sides have engaged in rhetorical skirmishes and border clashes since Egypt's President accused Sudan's leading Islamic cleric, Hassan Turabi, of orchestrating the assassination attempt against him a week ago in Ethiopia.
It is a massive show of military might.
Thousands showed up for this military parade and later gathered here to stage a rally in support of their President - Omar el-Bashir.
Sudanese troops have been increasingly involved in border clashes with Egypt.
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's recent allegations that Sudan's Islamic regime was involved in the failed assassination attempt - have also heightened tensions between the two nations.
This rally - a continuation of protests held over the weekend - is part of the Islamic-led government's effort to whip up public sentiment after Mubarak's allegations.
But the government may be able to deal Egypt a harder blow.
As a result of the clashes on the Sudanese/Egyptian border - a Sudanese official said his country would not hesitate to use water as a weapon if Egypt tries forcibly to resolve the dispute.
The threat to withhold Nile River waters - critical to Egypt's nearly 60 million people is expected to prompt an immediate response from Mubarak.
As skirmishes continue on the oil-rich borders - support for el-Bashir looks set to remain strong.

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