14 December 2010 - The current security situation in the Khor Abeche village, South Darfur, is improving, but remains tense. Following attacks carried out on 10 and 11 December, approximately 45 households from the locality have moved to the town of Menawashi, located 25km west of Khor Abeche and 70km north of Nyala.

The Mission continues to provide shelter and water to those in front of UNAMID's team site.

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