7 July 2010 - Two UNAMID vehicles were carjacked in separate incidents by unknown armed men yesterday in Nyala, South Darfur, at about 18:20hrs.

The first vehicle, belongs to Movement Control, was carjacked near Nyala airport, while the second, belonging to Water Sanitation, was carjacked near the UNAMID Super Camp. Both vehicles were driven by international staff members, who were both released unharmed.

The incidents were reported to the Government of the Sudan (GOS) police and an investigation is in progress.

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