Chad army deploys on Sudan border - Democratic Underground

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Fri Apr-30-04 05:07 AM
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Chad army deploys on Sudan border

A Chadian government spokesman said the troops would protect local civilians and refugees from the Darfur region of Sudan who are sheltering in the area.

The clash is the first to involve army troops since Sudanese civilians began fleeing into Chad a year ago.

The incident occurred after Arab militia staged a cross-border raid in Chad. Chad troops pursued them until they encountered Sudanese forces.

The United Nations estimates that 10,000 people have died in the conflict and one million have fled their homes in Darfur.

Chad army deploys on Sudan border....

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