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Ethiopia's 'Darfur'?

Posted September 21, 2007



Civilians fleeing Ethiopia's Ogaden region say troops are suppressing a separatist movement with rape, beatings and murder. Officials say no such incidents are taking place, but experts fear the crackdown could mirror violence in Darfur.


Photo: Ogaden camel drivers/CharlesFred