Al Daein, October 30 (Darfur24)
The Executive Office of the Native Administration in East Darfur State has imposed a fine of 15 million Sudanese pounds or one year in prison on any herder who allows livestock to enter farmland during the harvest season.
The decision comes as thousands of herds return from northern grazing areas to the southern parts of the state, coinciding with the start of the harvest season.
Mohammed Saleh Khawf, Deputy Chief of the Barqad tribe, told residents of Sha’iriya locality that the new measures aim to prevent herders from violating the agreement on the time allowed for livestock to enter farms after harvesting ends.
Khawf explained that the penalties will be strictly enforced under the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of the Civil Administration in East Darfur to ensure the success of harvesting operations and prevent security incidents between farmers and herders.
Meanwhile, the Native Administration has begun awareness campaigns in the Asalaya locality to educate herders on the importance of adhering to grazing regulations and reducing friction with farmers, which typically increases in October each year.
Several localities in East Darfur, including Yassin and Sha’iriya, have witnessed recurring tensions between herders and farmers during harvest seasons, often leading to clashes and crop destruction.