02 March 2011 - Approximately 30 unidentified armed men recently attacked Um Dersay IDP camp, located 10 kilometers (km) south of Shangil Tobaya, North Darfur. One 16 year old girl was reportedly killed and at least three persons injured. Several houses were also burned. The perpetrators fled immediately after the intervention of local authorities. UNAMID is investigating the incident and monitoring the security situation inside the camp.
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