Person: Kemal Saiki

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Sudanese army attack village for second day in a row

The Sudanese army attacked a village in South Darfur for a second consecutive day in violence that has left one person dead and driven at least 250 civilians from their homes, the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission said.

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Five peacekeepers killed in Darfur

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‘Peacekeepers did not trade arms for gold’

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UN probe into gold trafficking by peacekeepers

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UN probe into gold trafficking by peacekeepers

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Congo fails to stop use of child soldiers

Glimmer of hope for troubled nation as militia groups agree to disarm

THREE main militia groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to lay down their arms ahead of historic elections this weekend, the UN said yesterday.

Fri, 28 Jul, 2006

DRC militia groups to lay down arms ahead of poll

Three main militia groups in a strife-torn eastern province have agreed to lay down arms and allow free passage of voters during the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s historic elections, the United Nations said today.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2006

147 people killed as plane crashes after take-off

AN INDONESIAN jetliner crashed into a crowded neighbourhood moments after a shaky take-off yesterday and burst into flames, killing 147 people, including dozens on the ground.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2005

Women and children take up arms for militia

WOMEN and children, some as young as eight, are fighting with militia forces that have attacked villages in eastern Congo and killed dozens while forcing more than 70,000 people to flee their homes, a UN spokesman has claimed.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2005