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U.S. military strikes against alleged terrorists in Afghanistan and Sudan prompted some international oil companies to reassess their operations and take steps to protect personnel and equipment in the region. Sudan produces little oil or gas and Afghanistan produces none, but some U.S.-based oil and gas exploration companies said they are concerned about their holdings and personnel in nearby countries.

U.S. military strikes against alleged terrorists in Afghanistan and Sudan prompted some international oil companies to reassess their operations and take steps to protect personnel and equipment in the region. Sudan produces little oil or gas and Afghanistan produces none, but some U.S.-based oil and gas exploration companies said they are concerned about their holdings and personnel in nearby countries.