Darfur civilians slain, rebels say
From Times Wire Reports
A large force of Sudanese soldiers backed by allied militiamen is sweeping through North Darfur, killing civilians and looting and burning villages in violation of a cease-fire agreement, international observers and rebels said.
At least four civilians were killed near the northern town of Birmaza, said Youssouf Mussabal, a rebel leader in the area.
He said about 200 pro-government militiamen riding camels had moved into the area, backed by mobile army units and the Sudanese air force.
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