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Last Updated: Tuesday, 27 January, 2004, 17:48 GMT
In pictures: Sudan's new refugees
Refugees on donkey and camels
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More than 100,000 people have fled fighting in Sudan's western region of Darfur and crossed into neighbouring Chad.
Two refugees
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Everyone from the very old...
Militiamen of the rebel Justice and Equality movement in Sudan
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Rebels say government-backed Arab militias are conducting ethnic cleansing - the government says the rebels are bandits.
Refugee children
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Another 500,000 people have fled their homes but remain in Sudan, aid agencies say.
Refugees and their bags under a tree
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The land on both sides of the border is desolate, offering little shelter to those on the move. Some have walked for days.
A treatment centre for the refugees
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The refugees have access to some medical care but not much.
Refugee mother with her child
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The local Chadian population gave some help to the refugees but they too are poor.
Refugees near the Chadian town of Birak
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Aid agencies have accused the Sudan Government of closing down centres intended to help those who have not crossed into Chad.





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