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A Sudanese government air strike on a school in Darfur has killed at least seven children, according to the aid organisation Darfur Diaries. | A Sudanese government air strike on a school in Darfur has killed at least seven children, according to the aid organisation Darfur Diaries. |
The group's spokeswoman says six more people were killed when a market was bombed during the same attack on the village of Shegeg Karo on Sunday. | The group's spokeswoman says six more people were killed when a market was bombed during the same attack on the village of Shegeg Karo on Sunday. |
A rebel group says there were four air raids in total in North Darfur. | A rebel group says there were four air raids in total in North Darfur. |
The Sudanese air force has made no comment. Under a UN resolution, all offensive flying is banned in Sudan. | The Sudanese air force has made no comment. Under a UN resolution, all offensive flying is banned in Sudan. |
Since the conflict began in Darfur five years ago, the UN estimates that some 300,000 have died and two million have been displaced. | Since the conflict began in Darfur five years ago, the UN estimates that some 300,000 have died and two million have been displaced. |
The UN and African Union Mission to Darfur (Unamid) said the reported bombings were "unacceptable acts against civilians". | |
Its peacekeeping force of 26,000 has yet to be completely deployed to Darfur, and officials say it is unlikely to be up to full strength this year. | |
'Surveying' | 'Surveying' |
Shegeg Karo's primary school was bombed as the pupils sat in classes on Sunday afternoon, according to Darfur Diaries, one of the organisations that funds the school. | Shegeg Karo's primary school was bombed as the pupils sat in classes on Sunday afternoon, according to Darfur Diaries, one of the organisations that funds the school. |
Darfur Diaries spokeswoman Jen Marlowe said the youngest victim was five years old. | Darfur Diaries spokeswoman Jen Marlowe said the youngest victim was five years old. |
Two more children were seriously hurt, another 30 received minor injuries and one classroom was completely destroyed, she said. | Two more children were seriously hurt, another 30 received minor injuries and one classroom was completely destroyed, she said. |
Twenty shops were destroyed in the market bombing, she added. | Twenty shops were destroyed in the market bombing, she added. |
Eyewitnesses told Ms Marlowe that an Antonov aircraft flew above the village for a long time before attacking. | Eyewitnesses told Ms Marlowe that an Antonov aircraft flew above the village for a long time before attacking. |
A spokesman for the rebel Justice and Equality Movement said the attacks in North Darfur started early on Sunday and went on throughout the day. | A spokesman for the rebel Justice and Equality Movement said the attacks in North Darfur started early on Sunday and went on throughout the day. |
Unamid said its helicopters and medical teams were ready to evacuate casualties. | |
A Unamid statement condemned "the total lack of commitment shown by the government and movements to the peace process". | |
It urged all sides to cease hostilities immediately. |
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