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A drone strike kills at least 35 people in Darfur

By , based on France 24

Map: Darfour, Sudan

A drone strike hit the court in Garra al-Zawaya, in North Darfur state, Sudan, on Sunday. The NGO Emergency Lawyers says at least 35 civilians gathered there were killed. The self-proclaimed government of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) condemned the attack.

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