Nyala, June 11 (Darfur24)
Community leaders in South Darfur State have signed a social peace charter aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence among tribal groups and reducing recurring conflicts across the state.
The signing comes as parts of southwestern South Darfur have witnessed renewed tribal tensions in recent days, resulting in deaths and injuries.
Speaking at the event in Nyala on Wednesday, the governor of the Darfur Region in the founding government, Al-Hadi Idris, described the charter as an important step toward strengthening unity and coexistence among local communities.
He said the initiative would help reduce tribal conflicts and create favorable conditions for the upcoming agricultural season by preventing disputes between herders and farmers.
Idris expressed optimism that ongoing tribal disputes in the state could be resolved, calling on native administrations and community leaders to play a greater role in addressing conflicts and promoting social stability.
The charter includes several key principles, including the promotion of social peace, the protection of human life, combating corruption, holding perpetrators accountable, strengthening community leadership, and fostering unity among the state’s diverse communities.
In recent months, Nyala has witnessed several community-led initiatives aimed at strengthening social cohesion, rejecting racism and regionalism, and combating hate speech.
Despite the signing of numerous peace agreements between rival communities in recent years, South Darfur continues to experience periodic outbreaks of tribal violence, amid accusations that some actors are working to fuel and prolong the conflicts.