Two children killed in UXO accident

06/09/2011 20:51

Three others sustain serious injuries in the accident Two children were killed and three others sustained serious injuries in Al Tawisha, North Darfur, while playing with unexploded ordinance (UXO) on August 31.

Three others sustain serious injuries in the accident

Two children were killed and three others sustained serious injuries in Al Tawisha, North Darfur, while playing with unexploded ordinance (UXO) on August 31.In the incident that took place approximately 190 km south east of El Fasher, one of injured children lost a hand and an eye after they were all admitted to El Fasher hospital for treatment.

The local NGO Friend of Peace and Development Organization and UNAMID Ordinance Disposal Office are planning to carry out an assessment of the area and conduct risk education for the local community this week.

In a separate incident, near Amdawenpan village in Abu Abajura locality, South Darfur, a 14-year-old girl was injured by a UXO few weeks ago with wounds to her neck and face, while her right hand had to be amputated.