27 Jul 11 - Air strikes confirmed in South Darfur

27 Jul 2011

27 Jul 11 - Air strikes confirmed in South Darfur

27 July 2011 - A UNAMID patrol investigating reports of recent air strikes in the vicinity of Abu Hamara, located approximately 20 kilometers west of Khor Abeche, in South Darfur has confirmed that such strikes took place, resulting in the death of one civilian and two wounded. UNAMID also noted that a number of villagers had fled their homes in the aftermath of the strikes.

  

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