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October 19, 2006 · about 20 years ago

Sudan troops drown in Nile crash

At least 24 soldiers have drowned in southern Sudan and 51 more are missing after a military steam boat sank on the River Nile. Their vessel collided with a passenger ferry, a spokesman for the Sudan People’s Liberation Army said. A rescue team from the United Nations is now at the scene.

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At least 24 soldiers have drowned in southern Sudan and 51 more are missing after a military steam boat sank on the River Nile. Their vessel collided with a passenger ferry, a spokesman for the Sudan People’s Liberation Army said.

A rescue team from the United Nations is now at the scene.

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