A ‘quiet’ day in Central Darfur following tribal clashes

“Quiet and calm” returned to the Abugaradil area on Wednesday in Central Darfur, following two days of violent clashes between members of the Misseriya and Salamat tribes. Witnesses told Radio Dabanga that while the rival tribal militants are still congregating in the area, “things are quieter”. Leaders of the two tribes have been gathered in Zalingei since 3 June for a reconciliation conference.As reported previously by Radio Dabanga, the government of Central Darfur has given the negotiators until next Saturday to reach an agreement and to resolve the crisis, turning-up the pressure for the tribes to sign a long-awaited peace agreement. The latest violence has left 30 people injured on the Misseriya side. Two of them died on Wednesday in Tissi hospital in neighbouring Chad. The Salamat reportedly suffered 17 wounded.Following clashes that broke out in early April in Umm Dukhun, Abugaradil was almost entirely torched, the Human Rights Watch say. The organisation also indicated, in line with Radio Dabanga’s reports, that ICC suspect Ali Kushayb has led battles against the Salamat in Central and South Darfur. File photoRelated: ‘Dozens killed, wounded’ in new Misseriya-Salamat violence in Central Darfur (25 June 2013)‘Conditions remain unacceptable for Darfuri refugees in Chad’: MSF (25 June 2013)Report: Satellite images confirm villages destroyed in Central Darfur (20 June 2013)‘At least 100 dead, dozens injured’ as Salamat and Misseriya clash again in Central Darfur (11 June 2013)Sudan allowed its forces to attack civilians in Darfur tribal battles: HRW (3 June 2013)Misseriya and Salamat peace parley begins in Zalingei, Central Darfur (3 June 2013)