Russia
3 Russian aircrew kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region are released.
Sources: RIA Novosti Reuters
Sources: RIA Novosti Reuters
Darfur is to be divided into smaller states by Sudan, causing rebels in the region to protest.
21 people are killed in a clash between the Sudanese army and two rebel factions in Darfur.
Two Russian pilots are abducted in Sudan's western Darfur region.
Two UNAMID peacekeepers are abducted by armed men in Nyala in the Darfur region of Sudan.