GOAL pulls staff out of Sudan's Abyei after violence escalates

GOAL is pulling its staff out of Abyei in Sudan.

Mon, 23 May, 2011 - 14:38

GOAL is pulling its staff out of Abyei in Sudan.

The international humanitarian organisation said it became concerned for the safety of staff after violence escalated between troops loyal to the northern and southern governments.

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