06 March 2011 - A UNAMID long-range patrol including civilian and uniformed personnel yesterday visited Fanga Suk village in Jebel Marra to assess the security situation there, which they reported to be calm. This was the first time the Mission could access this locality situated 60 kilometers southwest of Tawilla, North Darfur. The local community leaders complained about the serious situation due to recent aerial bombings in the vicinity. They also appealed for humanitarian assistance.

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