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April 18, 2016

140 Civilians Killed in Ethiopia by Gunmen from South Sudan
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Ethiopian officials say more than 140 civilians died after gunmen from
South Sudan opened fire on Friday in the border region of Gambela. The
region is home to thousands of refugees who have fled the ongoing
conflict in South Sudan. Officials say the armed men also abducted 39
children. Security forces have killed at least 60 of the attackers.


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