South Jebel Marra ‘hit by air strikes’
The area of Libi in South Jebel Marra was exposed to an air strike on Sunday which led to the death of livestock and the destruction of property in an area located 65 kilometers north of Malam, news reports from the region claim. Speaking to Radio Dabanga, witnesses said the first bombardment, carried out by Antonov warplanes, occurred at 08:00am and added that the sound of explosions could be heard from far. The air strikes continued between 3 and 4:00pm, witnesses added.There are no reports of civilian casualties, but the witnesses pointed out that livestock was killed and numerous residents fled the area towards nearby caves and valleys, in search of safety and protection.Fire destroys 30 homes Reports from east Jebel Marra state that at least 30 homes were destroyed in the village of Dali on Sunday as a result of a fire which appears to be caused by a cooking stove. The fire sparked fear among villagers, witnesses concluded. File photo
The area of Libi in South Jebel Marra was exposed to an air strike on Sunday which led to the death of livestock and the destruction of property in an area located 65 kilometers north of Malam, news reports from the region claim.
Speaking to Radio Dabanga, witnesses said the first bombardment, carried out by Antonov warplanes, occurred at 08:00am and added that the sound of explosions could be heard from far. The air strikes continued between 3 and 4:00pm, witnesses added.
There are no reports of civilian casualties, but the witnesses pointed out that livestock was killed and numerous residents fled the area towards nearby caves and valleys, in search of safety and protection.
Fire destroys 30 homes
Reports from east Jebel Marra state that at least 30 homes were destroyed in the village of Dali on Sunday as a result of a fire which appears to be caused by a cooking stove. The fire sparked fear among villagers, witnesses concluded.
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