We have received credible reports that show a clear and consistent pattern: entire villages are looted, burned down and sometimes bombed. Large numbers of civilians have been killed and scores of women and children have been abducted, raped and tortured.
Jan EgelandAbout author
- Author's profession: Public Servant
- Nationality: norwegian
- Born: September 12, 1957
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