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Sudanese Arab refugees face hostility and distrust after fleeing to Chad

Thousands of Arab Sudanese who have arrived in Chad after fleeing fighting at home are facing mistrust and hostility from fellow Sudanese refugees. Fighters linked to the Rapid Support Forces, whose ranks are largely drawn from Sudan’s Arab communities, have been accused of repeatedly targeting civilians from other ethnic groups. FRANCE 24's Harold Girard reports.

Politics

Uganda withdraws troops from peacekeeping mission in Somalia

In tonight's edition: Uganda starts drawing down troops just days after the UN ends its political mission in Somalia. Also, upcoming municipal elections in South Africa risk solidifying growing political fragmentation. Plus the drought gripping Chad could be the country's worst in more than 40 years.