El-Fashir, November 29(Darfur 24) 8 people were killed and more than 10 others seriously injured on Sunday and Monday, as herders from Hamar tribe clashed with farmers affiliated with Barti tribe in Um Hosh area of the Jaber administrative unit of Al-Tawisha locality, 235 km from the city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state .
Speaking to Darfur 24, the mayor of Umm Hosh Badawi Abdel Qader said the conflict erupted after herders drove their livestock into the farms, leading to the death of about 8 people, and the wounding of more than 10 others, including seriously injured ones.
Abdel Qader indicated that the two parties have reached understandings, and there are ongoing efforts to sign a cessation of hostilities today, Tuesday, after some young people committed themselves to paying 2 billion pounds as compensation for farm damage.
In a statement to Darfur 24, the Executive Director of Al-Tawisha locality, Zuhair Al-Tijani, confirmed the occurrence of armed confrontations between the two parties for the same reasons, which led to casualties, and added, “The situation is calm and there are vigorous efforts to sign an agreement to stop hostilities.”