| On Aug. 25, Kalma camp, home to 90,000 displaced Darfuris, was surrounded by Sudanese govt forces; 60 heavily armed military vehicles entered the camp, shooting and setting straw huts ablaze. Terrified civilians hastily armed themselves with sticks, spears and knives. Of course, these were no match for machine guns and auto weapons. The vehicles rolled out leaving scores dead and over 100 wounded. Most were women and children. |
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