$12 billion needed for post-war Sudan

KHARTOUM, Sudan, March 1 (UPI) -- The cost of Sudan's post-war reconstruction and development was estimated at $12 billion Tuesady by local and international experts.

A report issued by the Sudanese government, former southern rebels from the Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement and the United Nations said immediate needs would cost $5 billion and $7 billion is needed for infrastructure projects.

The report will be presented at a meeting of donor nations scheduled to take place in Oslo next month.