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Darfur Chief and his wife killed in Abu Shouk camp

Posted on | 3 August 2009 | 1 Comment

EL FASHER (3 August) – Chief Omar Adam Ishag and his wife were murdered  in their house at Abu Shouk displaced people camp near El Fasher at 1:30 yesterday (Sunday). Unknown gunmen entered their house and shot the chief and his wife instantly. The killing was widely condemned by the displaced people within the camp; Chief Omer Adam of the Tunjur tribe was a known activist, given the nickname Al Sharough (The Rocket). The youth association at Al Fasher camp condemned the killing. Speaking to Radio Dabanga, the youth association accused the government of masterminding the assassination, although no evidence was provided.

The killing was widely condemned by the displaced people within the camp; Chief Omer Adam of the Tunjur tribe was a known activist, given the nickname Al Sharough (The Rocket). The youth association at Al Fasher camp condemned the killing. Speaking to Radio Dabanga, the youth association accused the government of masterminding the assassination, although no evidence was provided.< ><-->

One Response to “Darfur Chief and his wife killed in Abu Shouk camp”

  1. Arsento
    3 August 2009 @ 11:30 AM

    Thank you! You often write very interesting articles. You improved my mood.

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