The news from the ground makes it clear what kind of horror the people of Darfur are facing on a daily basis. Katie Gualtieri from the Save Darfur Coalition files a Dec. 8 update on Hassa Hissa camp in West Darfur:
“From sources on the ground, we have heard that over 100 water pumps and irrigation systems were at least partially damaged and the main line supplying drinking water to the camp was completely destroyed [by the Janjaweed], leaving camp residents without water for multiple days. As of the weekend, the residents remained without water. Leaders from Zalengei sent a list of those injured in the attacks, including an eight-month old boy. Reportedly, two have died.”
Read the full update here.
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