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| Sudan warned over Darfur bombing | Sudan warned over Darfur bombing |
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| The United Nations humanitarian chief has called for restraint in the troubled Sudanese region of Darfur after a refugee camp was bombed. | The United Nations humanitarian chief has called for restraint in the troubled Sudanese region of Darfur after a refugee camp was bombed. |
| The camp near Aro Sharow in West Darfur was empty at the time, as people had fled an earlier government offensive. | The camp near Aro Sharow in West Darfur was empty at the time, as people had fled an earlier government offensive. |
| Sir John Holmes warned of "disastrous consequences" for 20,000 civilians if further attacks occurred in the area. | Sir John Holmes warned of "disastrous consequences" for 20,000 civilians if further attacks occurred in the area. |
| At least 200,000 people have died in five years of conflict between rebels and pro-government militias in Darfur. | At least 200,000 people have died in five years of conflict between rebels and pro-government militias in Darfur. |
| Aid agencies say tens of thousands of people fled after government attacks near Aro Sharow last week. | Aid agencies say tens of thousands of people fled after government attacks near Aro Sharow last week. |
| 'Caught in the middle' | |
| Residents say more than 100 people were killed in that offensive against three major towns. | |
| Fresh bombing raids occurred overnight nearby, sending more refugees fleeing to Chad and reportedly claiming the life of a 55-year-old woman who lost both her legs. | |
| The BBC's Stephanie Hancock says the bombing raid continued into Tuesday morning and could be heard by aid workers over the border in Chad. | |
| Sir John called for all parties to act now to stop the attacks and help bring those responsible to account under international law. | Sir John called for all parties to act now to stop the attacks and help bring those responsible to account under international law. |
| "I am very concerned for the civilian population caught in the middle of this violence," he said. | "I am very concerned for the civilian population caught in the middle of this violence," he said. |
| "Should further attacks occur, the consequences for 20,000 civilians in this area could be disastrous." | "Should further attacks occur, the consequences for 20,000 civilians in this area could be disastrous." |
| The joint African Union and UN peacekeeping mission is due to expand to 26,000 people this year, though currently just 9,000 peacekeepers are in place. | The joint African Union and UN peacekeeping mission is due to expand to 26,000 people this year, though currently just 9,000 peacekeepers are in place. |
| The government has denied links to the Janjaweed militia, accused of trying to "cleanse" the region of black Africans. | The government has denied links to the Janjaweed militia, accused of trying to "cleanse" the region of black Africans. |
| At least two million people have been displaced by the conflict in Darfur, some fleeing west to Chad. | At least two million people have been displaced by the conflict in Darfur, some fleeing west to Chad. |
| Sudan and Chad both accuse each other of harbouring rebel groups. | Sudan and Chad both accuse each other of harbouring rebel groups. |