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lacked human resources and logistics and were not able for the time being to conduct proper
investigations and arrest the suspects. He indicated to UN officials that he thought it was
reasonable to resolve this kind of incident through Sudanese customary laws promoting
mediation.
(xiii) Birmaza (North Darfur), 18 September 2007
On 18 September 2007, Government Antonov planes carried out aerial bombardments in
the area of Birmaza. The bombings resulted in the death of an eight year old boy, and the serious
wounding of a 12 year old girl. Eye-witnesses, confirmed that three bombs were dropped on
Birmaza by three low flying Government planes. The mother of the 12 year old girl reported that
her daughter was outside playing when the first bomb dropped that injured her daughter with
shrapnel. Other eyewitness described the destruction of houses and the killing of animals.
Birmaza earlier had been the scene of aerial and ground attacks in November 2006, where an
estimated 50 civilians were killed.
(xiv) Umshijerah (South Darfur), 20 September 2007
On 20 September, heavily armed militiamen, dressed in military uniforms, attacked
Umshijerah village, which led to the death of two Zaghawa men. When villagers were gathering
at the village cemetery the next day to bury the two men, a group of militiamen attacked them
again, resulting in the death of another 13 men and the injury of three others. Umshijerah village
is located in a SLA/MM controlled area.
(xv) Dajo (South Darfur), 24 September 2007
On 24 September 2007, Dajo village (seven kilometers east of Beleel) was attacked by 18
to 20 armed militiamen in government-style uniforms. During the attack, a man was killed and
three others were injured. A complaint was filed at Beleel police station but, according to
community leaders, no investigation was launched subsequently.
(xvi) Um Hijelij (North Darfur), 25-26 September 2007
Aerial bombardments and clashes between governmental forces and non-signatory factions
in the area of Um Hijelij (about 150 kilometers east of El Fasher) on 25-26 September 2007,
resulted in at least 15 deaths. On 25 September, a bombing of Um Hijelij by Government left at
least three women dead. On 26 September an attack by a rebel faction against a commercial
truck convoy guarded by governmental soldiers left 12 dead. According to a victim’s relative, a
22 year old female was shot in the head by rebel attackers.
(xvii) Muhajiria (South Darfur), 8 October 2007
On 8 October 2007, Muhajiria town, a SLA/MM stronghold, was attacked by
approximately 900 militiamen, reportedly from the Maalia and Rizeigat tribes, with the apparent
support of the Government’s Popular Defence Forces (PDF). An Antonov plane belonging to the
Government was also reported to have flown around Muhajiria during the attack and to have
bombed two locations on the southern side of the market area. According to eye-witnesses, the
attackers first headed towards the market and kept shooting at people randomly. After looting the
market, they torched the shops and headed towards the residential area, where they continued to
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