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RSF takeover Zamzam camp in Darfur

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The UN says more than 100 civilians, among them at least 20 children and a medical team, have been killed in a series of attacks in Sudan's western Darfur region. The attacks, on the city of el-Fasher and two nearby camps, Zamzam and Abu Shouk, have been blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They say they've taken control of Zamzam, but denied reports of atrocities.

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Presenter: Audrey Brown
Technical Producer: Pat Sissions
Producers: Patricia Whitenorne and Bella Hassan
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
14 Apr 10AM English United Kingdom News

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