SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Multiple sources – Darfur tribal fighting leaves 15 dead

28/12/2020: Multiple sources – Darfur tribal fighting leaves 15 dead

• Radio Dabanga

• Reuters

• AP, by Samy Magdy

 At least 15 tribesmen have been killed and 34 others were injured during tribal clashes between Masalit farmers and Fallata herders in South Darfur.

 Community leader Omar al-Malik told reporters in Gireida that a dispute at the Rahad Abu Dereisa water well between members of the two tribes developed into a firefight. Two Fallata tribesmen were shot dead. In response, Fallata militants attacked Masalit neighbourhoods in Gireida town, which led to the death of 13 Masalit. 34 others were injured and had to be taken to hospitals in Gireida and the South Darfur capital Nyala.

Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries stationed in the area intervened, and separated the fighting tribesmen.

Meanwhile, in al-Geneina, West Darfur, a student was shot dead.