16 May 2011 - UNAMID confirms air strikes yesterday by Sudanese Forces on Labado and Esheraya, located 30km south of El Daein, in South Darfur. The numbers of casualties and possible displacements have not yet been determined; however, the Mission is planning to send a team to the location.

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