Evidence of atrocities emerging from the city of El Fasher stoked fears that the Sudanese region of Darfur is plunging, once again, into a cycle of genocidal violence.
With dozens of bodies scattered around him, against a backdrop of burning vehicles, a sole survivor begged for his life.
A Sudanese paramilitary commander known as Abu Lulu leaned over the man, listening to his desperate pleas. But he had little time... [4944 chars]