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Wanted militia leader spotted fighting in Sudan's Darfur: HRW

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - A Sudanese pro-government militia leader wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court took part in a raid on a rival tribe in the strife-torn Darfur region in April, Human Rights Watch said on Monday. Full story

New fighting in central Sudanese state

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - New fighting broke out between the Sudanese army and rebels in a central state where insurgents launched a major attack last month, both sides said on Saturday. Full story

More than 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's Darfur

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - More than 60 miners were killed this week in Sudan's Darfur region when the gold mine they were working in collapsed, a police spokesman said on Thursday. Full story

Sudan's Bashir pledges peace in first South Sudan visit since split

JUBA (Reuters) - Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir said on Friday he wanted peace and normal relations with South Sudan in his first visit there since it split off from his country in 2011 after decades of civil war. Full story

Some 50,000 flee Sudan into Chad after Darfur clashes

N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - Some 50,000 Sudanese have fled into southeastern Chad in the past week following fresh tribal conflict in the restive Darfur region, U.N. and Chadian officials said on Friday. Full story

Sudanese army, rebels report new fighting in South Darfur

CAIRO (Reuters) - Sudanese military forces and rebels reported intensified fighting around a key city in Darfur on Wednesday and both sides said they would launch further attacks. Full story

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A power station damaged during attacks by insurgents who stormed the city, is pictured in Um Rawaba
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