Hundreds Feared Dead in Devastating Air Strike on Darfur Market, Army Accused
EL-FASHER, SUDAN - A devastating air strike on a bustling market in Darfur, Sudan, has reportedly killed hundreds of civilians, sparking outrage and condemnation from international human rights organizations. Eyewitnesses and…
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