Concern over ‘worsening tribal conflict’ in East Darfur

26/11/2014 17:21

The head of Sudan’s Council of States, Ambli Abdulla El Ajab confirmed the worsening of the situation in East Darfur and difficulty containing the conflict between Rizeigat and Ma’aliya tribesmen. Speaking during the Council of States’ visit to East Darfur, the Deputy- Head of the Council Badawi El Khair said that “the establishment of the State was not successful” and demanded the rehabilitation of the state administration. He said it should “focus on the work on its localities instead of partnership with Ed Daein”. The Governor of East Darfur, Col. El Tayeb Abdelkarim Ahmed announced support for tribal reconciliation and social peace. “We’ve had enough conflicts and tribal infighting”. File photo Related: Food relief for Darfuris displaced or affected by tribal conflict (16 November 2014) State of Emergency imposed in East Darfur (14 October 2014) Rizeigat, Ma’aliya clash in Sheiria, East Darfur (13 October 2014) Troops deployed in East Darfur as buffer against tribal clashes (9 October 2014)

The head of Sudan’s Council of States, Ambli Abdulla El Ajab confirmed the worsening of the situation in East Darfur and difficulty containing the conflict between Rizeigat and Ma’aliya tribesmen.

Speaking during the Council of States’ visit to East Darfur, the Deputy- Head of the Council Badawi El Khair said that “the establishment of the State was not successful” and demanded the rehabilitation of the state administration. He said it should “focus on the work on its localities instead of partnership with Ed Daein”.

The Governor of East Darfur, Col. El Tayeb Abdelkarim Ahmed announced support for tribal reconciliation and social peace. “We’ve had enough conflicts and tribal infighting”.

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Related:

Food relief for Darfuris displaced or affected by tribal conflict (16 November 2014)

State of Emergency imposed in East Darfur (14 October 2014)

Rizeigat, Ma’aliya clash in Sheiria, East Darfur (13 October 2014)

Troops deployed in East Darfur as buffer against tribal clashes (9 October 2014)