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| Africa: East |
| Army advances in western Sudan |
| 2004-01-30 |
| Sudan’s army has captured a border town as it moves to end an uprising sparked by greviances over government neglect of the western region of Darfur. Refugees fleeing across the border have confirmed that government forces are now in the Sudanese town of Tine. More than 100,000 people have fled the fighting into Chad. Aid agencies say the humanitarian crisis is escalating. On Thursday, two civilians died and 15 were wounded after Sudanese bombs landed in Chad. Arab militiamen, backed by Sudanese Government forces, have been fighting a year-long rebellion by two groups. Diplomats have described the fighting as "ethnic cleansing", with entire villages inhabited by dark-skinned people who speak African languages being destroyed. Any comment, Rev. Jackson? NAACP? Hello? The little publicised conflict has flared as peace talks to end the separate 20-year war in the south of the country have been making substantial progress. Well, they are African peace talks. A escalation in bloodshed is to be expected. Refugees say the government is bombing their villages to drive them out but this is the first time the bombs have landed in Chad. Those who have been forced to flee their homes accuse the government of using aircraft to bomb their villages, with Arab militia groups then mounting follow-up raids. Classic combined arms offensive. Many of those crossing the border have walked for several days, having left their homes with few, if any, possessions. The UN’s refugee agency says it is concerned about the harsh border terrain and poor weather conditions refugees are forced to endure - with scorching sun during the day and bitter cold at night. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #1 Any comment, Rev. Jackson? NAACP? Hello? Nothing in their interest. Wrong color of aggressor, and the oppressed have no money. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2004-1-30 9:12:10 PM |