Sudan: May 23, 2005

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A riot occurred in the largest (150,000 people) refugee camp in Darfur, leaving one dead and eight wounded. The cause of the battle was corrupt Sudanese police demanding bribes from merchants in the camp. AU peacekeepers eventually entered the camp, and sorted out the situation (warning the cops to back off or be banned from the camp).

 

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