Sudan - Al-Fashir - Darfur women on aircraft

Ladies attending the first international Conference on Womens' Challenge in Darfur, sit in a chartered Russian Antonov aircraft during a flight to Al Fasher (also spelled, Al-Fashir) where women from remote parts of Sudan gathereed to discuss peace and political issues. The short flight saves them a hazardous five-day drive by road, known for extreme acts of violence by rebels and Janjaweed soldiers.

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Ladies attending the first international Conference on Womens' Challenge in Darfur, sit in a chartered Russian Antonov aircraft during a flight to Al Fasher (also spelled, Al-Fashir) where women from remote parts of Sudan gathereed to discuss peace and political issues. The short flight saves them a hazardous five-day drive by road, known for extreme acts of violence by rebels and Janjaweed soldiers.