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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
World
Mat Nashed

Sudanese refugees hiding in Ethiopian forest to escape bandits and militias

Sudanese refugees hold a sign that calls for protection in Ethiopia [Courtesy of Montasser/Al Jazeera]

Thousands of Sudanese refugees are dwelling in a forest near Ethiopia’s border with Sudan after surviving attacks by local militias on United Nations-run refugee camps.

The refugees fled in May after gunmen and bandits repeatedly stormed the camps to steal supplies, rape women, kidnap people for ransom and terrify civilians.

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