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August 19, 2014

Ukraine, Rebels Trade Allegations of Civilian Killings 
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Ukraine is accusing separatist rebels of killing dozens of refugees. The
Ukraine government says the rebels attacked a convoy of civilians trying
to flee the war-ravaged east, which has seen intensified violence in
recent months. Rebel leaders have either denied an attack took place or
claimed Ukraine was responsible for any casualties that may have
occurred. There has been no independent confirmation of either side's
claims. The United Nations says more than 2,000 have died since fighting
erupted in April, with more than half killed in just the last two weeks.

 

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