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[SABCNews: 2007-01-21]

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Darfur rebels accused the Sudanese government today of bombing its areas for two days, killing at least 17 civilians, in an attempt to delay a conference of rebel leaders. A Sudanese army spokesperson was not immediately available to comment. The government regularly denies bombing in Darfur which will be a violation of ceasefire agreements and UN Security Council resolutions. "The government yesterday and Friday bombed our areas in Ein Sirro, and in Kurmuk," sai. . .
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