Sudan: More than 100 killed in conflict between Rizeigat and the Maalia tribes in South Darfur
More than 100 people were killed in violent clashes on Saturday between two Arab tribes over land and cattle in Sudan’s East Darfur state, the two sides said but local and national authorities kept silent.
Conflict between the Rizeigat and the Maalia , two pastoralists tribes, broke out on Sunday around a pasturage area located north of Al Da’ain the state capital. Both groups claim that Kilaikil area as part of their territory.
The conflict escalated after the Maalia claimed that five of their men were killed by members of the Rizeigat during the first week of August.
In retaliation for the alleged attack, members of the Maalia tribe raided the Rizeigat area on 6 August, seizing some 400 head of cattle.