Sudan: Darfur clashes between Arab tribes of Maaliya and Rizeigat leave 20 dead
Clashes between two Arab tribes in Sudan’s conflict-hit East Darfur state left up to 20 people dead on Sunday, tribal leaders told AFP.
One of the tribal leaders said the clashes between the Arab Maaliya and Rizeigat seem to have been sparked by a livestock theft nearly a year after fighting between the two groups left dozens dead.
“When cars pursuing the thieves stopped at an army checkpoint, they were shelled by artillery and one car was destroyed and another seized,” said Murdas Jumaa, head of the Maaliya Shura Council.
“Ten of our men were killed and another five wounded,” he added.