Observers: Sudan launching major offensive in N. Darfur

Monday, November 20, 2006

KHARTOUM, Sudan -- A large force of Sudanese soldiers backed by allied janjaweed militiamen is sweeping through North Darfur, killing civilians and looting and burning villages in violation of a cease-fire agreement, international observers and rebels said Sunday.

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