UN uncovers 105 bodies in graves

Luanda - The United Nations said yesterday it had uncovered mass graves containing the bodies of 105 people killed in an attack…

Luanda - The United Nations said yesterday it had uncovered mass graves containing the bodies of 105 people killed in an attack last week in Angola's remote Lunda Norte province.

Mr David Whimhurst, spokesman for the UN Observer mission in Angola, said the bodies were found in eight graves in the village of Mbula.

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