February 03, 2009
The civilian population of Muhajeriah, a village in South Darfur, is trapped between government forces and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), a Darfur rebel group. According to the AFP, fighting started up in the area last month, leaving 17 dead and 27 wounded, mainly civilians. Neither group currently appears to be heeding international appeals to prioritize the protection of civilians.
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Learn more about the Genocide Prevention Task Force and its blueprint to prevent genocide and mass atrocities.
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Witness the destruction in Darfur, Sudan through photographs, articles and testimonies via Google Earth.
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