Anger at army over violence in Darfur

"The Sudanese government was yesterday accused of again coordinating with Arab militias in attacks on civilians in Darfur, as violence in the region worsened.

"Despite African Union-sponsored peace talks in Nigeria and a ceasefire, conflict has spiralled in the region over the past two weeks as rebel forces attacked a government garrison and Arab militias, known as Janjaweed, rampaged through a refugee camp, killing 34 people.

"Baba Gana Kingibe, the head of the AU mission in Sudan, said: 'We must conclude that there is neither good faith nor commitment on the part of any of the parties.'

"About the Janjaweed attacks on villages and refugee camps in Darfur, he said government helicopters had been seen flying in the area at the time of at least one of the attacks. The violence broke a two-month long period of relative peace in the area, during which refugees and villagers were able to live their lives in relative stability."
Scotsman

Hell on earth
Refugees burned alive as violence returns to Darfur
United Nations Sudan Situation Report 26 Sep 2005

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