12 December 2010 - Following an attack carried out on 11 December by Sudanese Armed Forces on Khor Abeche village, located 80km northeast of Nyala, South Darfur, one civilian, formerly listed in critical condition, has died.

Initial reporting placed the number of those injured yesterday at five, however the figure has now been revised upwards to eight. Several of the casualties remain at UNAMID's level I clinic in Khor Abeche.

The incident is the second of its kind in the locality, known to have supporters of the armed movement, Sudan Liberation Army / Minni Minawi, over a period of 24 hours. In all, two have died and 24 have been wounded. Many in the village are reported to be leaving.

At present, approximately 300 of those affected are in front of UNAMID's team site where the Mission is providing them with shelter, water, medical care and security.

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