A Sudanese military spokesman, Kamal Hassan Ali, says the government has launched a drive against people who try to evade compulsory army service.

Mr Ali said offenders faced suspension of wages and could end up in prison.

All Sudanese men are required to undergo military training; university graduates must serve for twelve months while employees of a lower education serve for eighteen months.

The announcement coincides with government plans to induct thousands of troops over the next three years to fight the Sudan People's Liberation Army.