Militia kills at least 20 civilians in Darfur

At least 20 civilians are dead after Sudanese militiamen ambushed a convoy of refugees in western Darfur, the UN said today.

Sun, 10 Dec, 2006 - 13:14

At least 20 civilians are dead after Sudanese militiamen ambushed a convoy of refugees in western Darfur, the UN said today.

The pro-government janjaweed militia used rocket-propelled grenades to attack a commercial convoy of refugees returning on Saturday to the town of El Geneina, an international aid worker said.

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