To counter the rebels , Sudanese authorities armed and cooperated with Arab militias that went from village to village in Darfur , killing , torturing and raping residents there , according to the United Nations , Western governments and human rights organizations . Refugees seek security and shelter at refugee camp in north Darfur . The United Nations says more than 200,000 people have fled the violence since mid-December, when rebels seized control of Darfur. Darfur violence erupted in 2003 after rebel uprising against Sudanese government .
Refugees seek security and shelter at refugee camp in north Darfur . The United Nations says more than 200,000 people have fled the violence since mid-December, when rebels seized control of Darfur. Darfur violence erupted in 2003 after rebel uprising against Sudanese government .