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Thousands displaced in Leer as fighting escalates

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 On 25.8.2016:Leer.Thousands displaced in Leer as fighting escalates in Unity state. As fighting intensifies south of Unity state, there is massive displacement of civilians as about 2,000 have reportedly left their homes in the last one week following clashes between the armed opposition forces and government soldiers. James Yaoch Bideng, the spokesperson of armed opposition, told Sudan Tribune government forces attacked their position in villages of Leer and Koch counties. He said humanitarian agencies on the ground especially south of Unity state were overwhelmed after renewed fighting displaced thousands of people.

 
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Friday, August 26, 2016 - 00:45
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