The Darfur conflict began in 2003. The U.N. estimates that by 2008, 300,000 people had been killed, and more than 3 million displaced.<br />Pictured, two girls in the Abushouk camp for internally displaced persons, in North Darfur, in January 2012.
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A decade of suffering in Darfur —
The Darfur conflict began in 2003. The U.N. estimates that by 2008, 300,000 people had been killed, and more than 3 million displaced.
Pictured, two girls in the Abushouk camp for internally displaced persons, in North Darfur, in January 2012.
In 2008 the International Criminal Court filed genocide charges against Sudan President Omar al-Bashir for his role in the campaign of violence in the Darfur region.
Photos: In pictures: Darfur conflict
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A decade of suffering in Darfur —
In 2008 the International Criminal Court filed genocide charges against Sudan President Omar al-Bashir for his role in the campaign of violence in the Darfur region.
Pictured, the remains of a house in Derib al Reih village, South Darfur, that was reportedly destroyed by the Sudanese air force in February 22, 2013.
Photos: In pictures: Darfur conflict
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A decade of suffering in Darfur —
Pictured, the remains of a house in Derib al Reih village, South Darfur, that was reportedly destroyed by the Sudanese air force in February 22, 2013.
Children at the Kalma Internally Displaced Persons camp, in November 2010.
Photos: In pictures: Darfur conflict
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A decade of suffering in Darfur —
Children at the Kalma Internally Displaced Persons camp, in November 2010.