SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Radio Dabanga - West Darfur govt to improve security situation in Kereinik

17/7/2020: Radio Dabanga - West Darfur govt to improve security situation in Kereinik

 Radio Dabanga’s reports on a Native Administration Forum held in Nyala, South Darfur, which identified solutions for farm protection in Darfur.

 To quell recurrent conflict between farmers and herders at the onset of the agricultural season, the South Darfur Native Administration Forum called for:

•  Pasture tracks to be clearly marked to meet the needs of herders, as part of “a new strategy for the development of the grazing sector”.

• Renewed demarcation of tracks, pastures, and farmlands to be based on scientific research that takes into account increases in the number of livestock and agricultural expansion.

• Security forces to be present during harvest time.

• Region-wide disarmament to restore confidence between herders and farmers, including “clear and binding agreements” that prevent violent conflicts.

• The forum also called for “balanced development” and “awareness-raising concerning the implementation of peace, freedom and justice on the ground” across Darfur.