13 January 2011 - Three Bulgarian air crew members working for the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service, managed by the UN World Food Programme, were today abducted in Um Shalaya, located 60 kilometers southeast of El Geneina, West Darfur. The incident occurred as the crew landed their helicopter at approximately 10:35hrs and were subsequently met by unknown armed men. No further details are available at this time.

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