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	Posted: August 15, 2008    Satellite Program Records Darfur Destruction Geographers at the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Office of Science and Human Rights are using satellite images to document destroyed villages in Darfur and other areas. Project director Lars Bromley describes the challenges of documenting human rights abuses using geospatial technologies. Download the slide show's audio in MP3 format Flash version requires Flash Player Produced by: Lea Winerman, Online NewsHour 1 of 13 Village of Ligeidiba This image shows the village of Ligeidiba in April 2006, shortly before it was attacked by militias, known as the Janjaweed, and Sudanese government troops. The challenge for AAAS geographers is to find the exact coordinates of small villages like this one, which had 698 structures before the attack. Speaking: Lars Bromley, AAAS Photo Credit: AAAS AUDIO SLIDE SHOWS Slide Show: 'Where Children Sleep' Photographer Reflects on 'Epic' Libya Battles, Revolution in the Arab World Art Collection Could Prove Shrewd Investment for Lehman Brothers PHOTO GALLERIES 'Dear World, From Joplin With Love' Egypt's Historic Presidential Election NATO Summit Struggles			Main: Crisis in Sudan   Origins of the Conflict   Darfur's Political Past   African Union's Effort   The U.S. Role   Darfur Rebel Groups   Government of Sudan   Janjaweed Militia   Archive   Regional Map

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